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Three Killed as Tree Falls on Easter Egg Hunt in Northern Germany

Authorities are examining whether severe gusts or pre-existing tree damage caused the collapse.

Overview

  • A 30-meter tree fell on a crowd in woods near Satrupholm late Sunday morning, killing a 21-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl at the scene.
  • The 21-year-old’s 10-month-old daughter died later at a hospital, and an 18-year-old woman was airlifted with serious injuries.
  • About 50 residents and caregivers from a nearby state-funded home for new and expectant mothers had joined the Easter egg search.
  • The German Weather Service had warned of strong winds, with gusts widely reaching 55 to 70 km/h and higher in exposed areas.
  • Police opened a formal inquiry and notified forestry experts, while roughly 80 responders and grief counselors supported survivors and witnesses.