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Asharq Al-Awsat
5 days ago
- Climate
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Violent Turbulence Hits Ryanair Flight in Germany, Injuring 9
Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing late Wednesday after violent turbulence injured nine people on board, German police said in a statement Thursday. The flight, traveling from Berlin to Milan with 179 passengers and six crew members, encountered turbulence so intense around 8:30 p.m. that the pilot was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Memmingen Airport in Bavaria. Eight passengers and one crew member were hurt, The Associated Press reported. Three people were taken to the hospital in Memmingen for treatment; the other injured people were released after receiving outpatient treatment. As a precaution, all passengers were checked for injuries by the emergency services. Authorities did not permit the plane to continue flying, and the airline arranged bus transport for passengers. Milan is about 380 kilometers (236 miles) south of Memmingen. Elsewhere in the region, storms damaged several homes in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, according to the German news agency dpa. In the Donaustetten district, strong winds tore roofs off multiple row houses, rendering them uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported. Fire officials suspect a small tornado or waterspout caused the damage. The German Weather Service (DWD) is investigating, according to dpa. Storm-related emergency calls also came from other areas in southern Germany, where damage was mostly limited to fallen trees and flooded basements. The DWD warned of further storms Thursday, with hail, strong winds, and localized heavy rain expected.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Violent turbulence hits a Ryanair flight in Germany, forcing an emergency landing and injuring 9
Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing late Wednesday after violent turbulence injured nine people on board, German police said in a statement Thursday. The flight, traveling from Berlin to Milan with 179 passengers and six crew members, encountered turbulence so intense around 8:30 p.m. that the pilot was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Memmingen Airport in Bavaria. Eight passengers and one crew member were hurt. Three people were taken to the hospital in Memmingen for treatment; the other injured people were released after receiving outpatient treatment. As a precaution, all passengers were checked for injuries by the emergency services. Authorities did not permit the plane to continue flying, and the airline arranged bus transport for passengers. Milan is about 380 kilometers (236 miles) south of Memmingen. Elsewhere in the region, storms damaged several homes in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, according to the German news agency dpa. In the Donaustetten district, strong winds tore roofs off multiple row houses, rendering them uninhabitable, though no injuries were reported. Fire officials suspect a small tornado or waterspout caused the damage. The German Weather Service (DWD) is investigating, according to dpa. Storm-related emergency calls also came from other areas in southern Germany, where damage was mostly limited to fallen trees and flooded basements. The DWD warned of further storms Thursday, with hail, strong winds, and localized heavy rain expected.
The Independent
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Elusive Felix Sturm vs Arthur Abraham fight mooted in Germany
It appears that Arthur Abraham and Felix Sturm may be moving towards a fight later in the year, according to remarks made by the former this past weekend. The pair, who were dominant forces in the German scene between around 2005 and 2015, never met in the ring despite being in the same weight divisions at times. Aligned with different promoters, a fight between the pair – which would have filled a stadium around 2010 – never emerged from the ether. But an interview on German television this weekend suggested that the two may be moving closer. Speaking at the MBS Arena in Potsdam on Saturday night, it was suggested to Abraham that he could fight the active-again Felix Sturm. Abraham replied by saying that his promoters and Sturm's should talk, adding that he was training a few times per week. Such a match would be an intriguing, if slightly nostalgic, meet-up. Abraham's last fight was in 2018 in Offenburg where he outpointed Patrick Nielsen over 12 rounds. Sturm, meanwhile, last fought in February when he stopped an overmatched Benny Blindert in three rounds in Ulm. Abraham (47-6, 30 KOs) and now 45 years old, is best known for his reign as IBF middleweight champion, a run that began with a win over Kingsley Ikeke for the vacant belt in 2005. From there, Abraham defended largely on German soil until a fight was made in 2009 against Jermain Taylor in Berlin. Abraham knocked out Taylor in the 12th round, after which Taylor retired briefly following bleeding within his brain. That fight formed part of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, which began with the aim of matching up six of the world's best super-middleweights. These were Abraham, Taylor, Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Andre Ward, and Andre Dirrell. However, the move from middleweight to super-middleweight worked against the relatively short Abraham, with him losing to Andre Dirrell, Carl Froch, and Andre Ward. Following his lacklustre showing in the tournament, Abraham took his career back to Germany where he managed victories against a slew of second-rate performers. The UK's Paul Smith looked to beat Abraham in 2015, but lost the decision in Kiel and lost another decision in Berlin five months after that. Abraham won more fights in Germany, a split decision over Martin Murray in November 2015 that many saw the other way. He then ventured back to the US, where he lost to Gilberto Ramirez in Las Vegas. Some minor victories followed in Berlin and Erfurt, before Abraham lost to Chris Eubank Jr in a fight at Wembley Arena. Sturm, on the other hand, has never really gone away. Now 46 years old, the Leverkusen-based fighter has a record of 45-6-3 (20 KOs). He is best known within the US for a controversial decision loss to Oscar De La Hoya in 2004 in a warm-up for the 'Golden Boy' as he prepared to face Bernard Hopkins. Sturm lost his WBO middleweight title in the bout by three scores of 115-113. The De La Hoya loss sent Sturm back to Europe, where he has only ever fought since against a string of lesser opposition. The most-notable opponents in that time have been Matthew Macklin, Martin Murray, and Ronald Hearns. There has also been legal trouble; a failed drugs test following a fight against Fedor Chudinov led to charges of assault, and Sturm has served time in prison for tax fraud. Sturm remained inactive for four years following the second Chudinov fight, but came back with small shows in Hamburg against non-descript opponents where he laboured to wins. He then lost a close, exciting contest to Istvan Szili in Dortmund in 2022, and then beat Sukru Altay in two fights in 2023.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Shock pics show horror aftermath of Bundesliga pitch invasion that left 25 in hospital and fan fighting for their life
A PITCH invasion that left 25 people in hospital and one fan fighting for their life has left the grass destroyed. Hamburg sealed promotion to the Bundesliga after beating Ulm 6-1. 6 Hamburg's pitch is in a state of ruin Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Thousands of fans descended after winning promotion to the Bundesliga Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The grass has been badly cut up in some areas Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Some fans got their hands on a souvenir Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Fans got carried away with the celebrations after the 6-1 win over Ulm Credit: Getty 6 Hamburg are back in the top flight after a seven-year absence Credit: Getty Fans got carried away after their final home match of the season and thousands descended on to the pitch. Dramatic footage from the Volksparkstadion stadium shows fans jumping from the stands, toppling advertising boards and sprinting across the pitch. Wild scenes erupted as some climbed onto the players, while others raced toward the dugouts and attempted to enter the dressing rooms before being stopped by police. The result from all the footfall is clear to see, with the grass cut up and badly damaged all over the pitch. Clumps of grass were taken out and held by fans, keen to take a souvenir from a memorable match. Several fans were injured when jumping onto the pitch, while some were hurt in scuffles. A total of 25 supporters taken to hospital, where one is recovering from life-threatening injuries. A total of 44 people received on-site medical treatment. Around 65 firefighters and emergency personnel - backed by a dozen ambulances - swarmed the stadium to deal with the fallout. The Hamburg fire department confirmed they initiated a full-scale emergency response at the scene, as scenes of joy turned to panic. Bradford clash SUSPENDED with club seconds from promotion as fans storm pitch BEFORE full-time Hamburg's victory capped a dramatic end to their seven-year stay in Germany's second division. It comes after Harry Kane got drenched in beer during a live TV interview after winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. The England captain, 31, celebrated on the Allianz Arena pitch with wife Kate and kids Ivy, Vivienne and Louis as he finally got his hands on his first trophy. Bayern clinched the Bundesliga title six days earlier without kicking a ball as Bayer Leverkusen drew with Freiburg.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Shock pics show horror aftermath of Bundesliga pitch invasion that left 25 in hospital and fan fighting for their life
A PITCH invasion that left 25 people in hospital and one fan fighting for their life has left the grass destroyed. Hamburg sealed promotion to the Bundesliga after beating Ulm 6-1. 6 Hamburg's pitch is in a state of ruin Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Thousands of fans descended after winning promotion to the Bundesliga Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The grass has been badly cut up in some areas Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Some fans got their hands on a souvenir Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Fans got carried away with the celebrations after the 6-1 win over Ulm Credit: Getty 6 Hamburg are back in the top flight after a seven-year absence Credit: Getty Fans got carried away after their final home match of the season and Dramatic footage from the Volksparkstadion stadium shows fans jumping from the stands, toppling advertising boards and sprinting across the pitch. Wild scenes erupted as some climbed onto the players, while others raced toward the dugouts and attempted to enter the dressing rooms before being stopped by police. The result from all the footfall is clear to see, with the grass cut up and badly damaged all over the pitch. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Clumps of grass were taken out and held by fans, keen to take a souvenir from a memorable match. Several fans were injured when jumping onto the pitch, while some were hurt in scuffles. A total of 25 supporters taken to hospital, where one is recovering from life-threatening injuries. A total of 44 people received on-site medical treatment. Most read in Football Around 65 firefighters and emergency personnel - backed by a dozen ambulances - swarmed the stadium to deal with the fallout. The Hamburg fire department confirmed they initiated a full-scale emergency response at the scene, as scenes of joy turned to panic. Bradford clash SUSPENDED with club seconds from promotion as fans storm pitch BEFORE full-time Hamburg's victory capped a dramatic end to their seven-year stay in Germany's second division. It comes after The Bayern clinched the Bundesliga title
