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Hail causes massive damage in southern German town, disaster declared

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Bad Bayersoien in the southern German state of Bavaria was hit by a severe storm on Saturday with massive hailstones of up to 8cm. About 80 per cent of the buildings in the town were severely damaged.

Authorities in the town of Bad Bayersoien in the southern German state of Bavaria declared a disaster situation on Sunday after violent storms caused major damage to buildings.

The municipality was hit by a severe storm on Saturday with massive hailstones of up to 8cm, the local authorities said. About 80 per cent of the buildings in the town were severely damaged.

The storm uprooted trees and damaged parked vehicles. The roofs and skylights on some buildings were destroyed. No injuries were reported.

District administrator Anton Speer declared a disaster situation and called in emergency forces from nearby districts to help deal with the extensive damage.

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