Lightning strike on Rhodes kills German tourist, flight to Heraklion diverted to Athens
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- A 58‑year‑old German tourist was killed by a lightning strike in the Lindos area of Rhodes, while her husband was lightly injured.
- The Marabu flight DU6834 from Hamburg to Heraklion was diverted and landed in Athens, and strong winds up to 100 km/h caused ferry traffic to be partially affected with most ferries staying in port.
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