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Lightning Strike Injures Seven at Grevesmühlen Hall

Officials are inspecting the hall for structural damage after dislodged cables triggered falling plaster.

Overview

  • A lightning bolt struck a hall in Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, on May 28, leaving seven people with minor injuries.
  • Six victims reported discomfort and were treated on site by rescue personnel.
  • One injured person was taken to a hospital for further evaluation.
  • The strike knocked cables loose from the ceiling and caused plaster to fall inside the building.
  • Firefighters have begun a structural assessment while police await results before disclosing total damage estimates.