Germany news: Lightning strike cuts Bavarian town in two

A bolt from the sky knocked out two railroad crossings, forcing drivers to make long detours between east and west. Meanwhile, flights at Leipzig airport were suspended after a mystery object came to light. DW has more.

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Germany news: Lightning strike cuts Bavarian town in two

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