More than 70 people have been injured in a lightning storm at a German rock festival, with thousands of fans told to take shelter in tents and cars amid warnings of more bad weather.
The German Red Cross said several of those hurt had suffered electric shocks from lightning strikes at the Rock am Ring festival, while others were hit by flying debris.
Although most of those hospitalised have now been discharged, one person who was revived by paramedics at the scene remains in a critical condition.
Organisers suspended the event, where the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Sabbath were billed to perform, but have stopped short of cancelling the festival.
More than 90,000 fans have been attending Rock am Ring in Mendig, which is about 93 miles (150km) from Frankfurt.
Weather warnings have been issued to attendees on social media and on the event's website.
The latest injuries come after severe weather and flooding in parts of Europe left 16 people dead.
Eleven of those killed were in Germany, two in France, two in Romania and one in Belgium.
In France, a state of "natural catastrophe" has been declared and tourist attractions closed after the River Seine swelled to unusually high levels and water spilled on to the streets of Paris.
Water levels have begun to decrease, but officials say it could take days for the river to go down to normal levels.
One of the France's worst affected regions is Loiret, not far from the capital, where more than 5,000 have now been forced to leave their homes.
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