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Deadly Easter Egg Hunt
Three people were killed when high winds toppled a 30-meter tree during an Easter egg hunt.
“A 21-year-old woman, a 16-year-old girl and a 10-month-old baby were killed when the tree fell on about 50 people gathered in woods near Satrupholm”
The group was from a residential care facility for new mothers and pregnant women.
Four people were pinned under the tree.
The German Weather Service had issued a high winds warning.
Regional officials said they were deeply shaken by the tragedy.
State-Funded Facility Impacted
The residential facility, SterniPark, supports pregnant women and children.
The Easter egg hunt was organized by facility residents and staff.
Officials issued a joint statement extending sympathies.
Investigators are determining if pre-existing damage contributed to the accident.
Weather Warnings and Response
Local media showed images of Easter eggs scattered on the ground.
“The German Weather Service had issued a high winds warning for northern Germany that day”
The German Weather Service had forecast gusts of 34 to 40 miles per hour.
The incident highlights the dangers of outdoor gatherings during severe weather.
Grief counselors were dispatched to assist those affected.