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Three Killed in Germany as Wind Topples Tree During Easter Egg Hunt

April 6, 2026 at 01:06 AMBy AlphaScalaSource: upi.com
Three Killed in Germany as Wind Topples Tree During Easter Egg Hunt

Three people died and one was injured when a tree fell during an Easter egg hunt in Germany amid high winds.

Three individuals died and one person was injured in Germany on Sunday when strong winds caused a tree to fall onto a group participating in an Easter egg hunt. The incident occurred in a wooded area near the town of Berka, located in the state of Thuringia. Local authorities confirmed the fatalities and reported that several others sustained minor injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident is underway. The region experienced severe weather conditions, including high winds, throughout the day.