Lightning injures 80 at German music festival
German authorities have cancelled the final day of a music festival after lightning strikes injured 80 people, some seriously, and more bad weather was forecast.
The three-day festival, which started on June 3 and was held at the airport in Mendig near the Nuerburgring motor racing track, was attended by more than 90,000 people.
Festival organizers had halted performances for several hours on Saturday during another thunderstorm, temporarily sending some 92,500 fans to their cars and tents for safety. They vowed to resume the open-air event.
With more storms forecast, authorities in the area revoked the event's license early on Sunday morning.
Organizers said they regretted the decision but accepted it because of the need to ensure the safety of the fans. They asked participants to clear the festival grounds by noon on Sunday.
The event website initially reported 42 people were injured during lightning strikes on Friday, but the numbers rose to more than 80. At least eight people were hospitalized, according to the German Red Cross.
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