Berlin/Potsdam (dpa/bb) – The storm “Zoltan” hit the plans of many travelers from Berlin and Brandenburg a few days before Christmas. On Thursday, numerous long-distance trains were canceled, especially to the west, as can be seen on the Deutsche Bahn website. Because of the storm, the fire brigade had to go on many missions, especially in southern Brandenburg. According to a fire department spokesman, a person was injured by a fallen tree in Berlin-Spandau.
According to the responsible fire departments, rescue workers were also deployed dozens of times in the north and west of Brandenburg. In Kleinmachnow (Potsdam-Mittelmark district), according to municipal information, a large Christmas tree including a chain of lights on the town hall square tipped over in the afternoon. He landed on a van that was parked there. According to the information, there were no injuries. The fire department transported the tree away. The “Märkische Allgemeine” had previously reported.
According to a railway spokesman, the storm itself did not cause any problems in Berlin and Brandenburg. The disruption to long-distance traffic was due to storm damage elsewhere, it was said around 6 p.m. According to online information, most regional trains in Berlin and Brandenburg ran as planned.
According to the railway, there were restrictions due to storm damage, especially in northern Germany. The DB has canceled the train connection for Thursday due to the numerous disruptions. Passengers can use their ticket on a later day. However, the DB also pointed out that long-distance trains were already very busy due to the upcoming Christmas period.
According to the German Weather Service, a “persistent storm situation” is to be expected in Berlin and Brandenburg on Friday night. “On Friday, fresh, partly strong west to northwest winds continued with stormy gusts and squalls, isolated heavy squalls. Hesitant wind decreases during the afternoon and evening,” it said online. Isolated thunderstorms have also been reported in the south of Brandenburg on Thursday evening.
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2023-12-21 21:49:01
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