More than 50 injured after lightning strikes German rock festival

Mark Chandler5 June 2016

At least 51 people have been injured after lightning strikes at a German rock festival being headlined by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Police spokesman Lars Brummer said rescuers had to revive one person who was struck by lightning at the popular the Rock am Ring festival near Mendig, about 62 miles west of Frankfurt in Germany.

The festival organiser had reported on its website early this morning that at least 42 people were injured, eight seriously.

Rock am Ring: Over 50 people were hurt, eight seriously
EPA/Thomas Frey

But the numbers rose as more fans reported injuries in the early morning hours, according to police.

Thirty-three people were injured at the festival by lightning strikes last year, according to German media.

Tens of thousands of rock fans attend the annual event, which was due to be headlined be performed at by the Red Hot Chili Peppers this evening,

Deutsche Welle said this year's festival was attended by around 45,000 people.

Additional reporting by the Press Association.

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