Strong winds on Saturday caused widespread disruption across Luxembourg, with fallen trees blocking numerous roads, temporary tram suspensions between Findel and Luxexpo, and three people injured after a tree fell on a car.
A yellow weather alert was issued for Saturday between 8am and 4pm, with strong winds also forecast until around 7pm.
The weather proved quite changeable, at times resembling April showers. In many parts of the country, winds blew noticeably stronger than expected.
The National Roads Administration announced that, due to the weekend storm, the Manternach–Mertert road will remain closed until sometime on Monday.
Emergency services called out due to strong winds
Around 3.45pm, a tree fell onto a car on the N7 between Marnach and Hosingen, injuring three people. Another tree came down at about 4.30pm between Schoenfels and Mersch, although no one was hurt in that incident.
Tram service disrupted between Findel and Luxexpo
The strong winds also affected the tram line between Findel and Luxexpo. The incident occurred around 5pm, according to our mobile reporters on site.
Multiple incidents reported across the country
Several roads across the country were also affected by fallen trees or debris, including sections of the CR327 between Mecher and Clervaux, the CR134 between Mertert and Manternach, the N11 from Waldhaff to Dommeldange, the CR102 from Keispelt to Kehlen, and the N7 between Mersch and Bissen.
Disruptions were also noted on the CR115 between Roost and Cruchten, the N12 between Saeul and Tuntange, and the CR123 between Moesdorf and Cruchten, as well as the CR361 from Goesdorf to Heiderscheidergrund and the CR310 linking Flatzbour and Holtz.
Additional damage was reported on the N14 near Budlerbach, the N26 between Bavinge and Liefrange, and several northern routes including the N7 between Heinerscheid and Fischbach, the N23 between Riesenhof and Koetschette, and the stretch from Rombach to Martelange.
Problems also arose on the CR144 between Lenningen and Canach, on the CR375 between Weicherdange and Drauffelt, and the N1 near the Luxembourg Airport.
Further incidents were confirmed on the N12 between Rippweiler and Useldange, the N22 between Oberpallen and Ell, the CR306 between Bissen and Vichten, the CR364 between Vugelsmillen and Berdorf, as well as on the A7 at the Waldhaff exit.
Further incidents were reported on the A13 between Aspelt and Mondorf, and the N13 from Aspel to Filsdorf.
Issues were also noted on the CR101 between Kopstal and Schoenfels, the N12 between Troisvierges and Asselborn, the CR134 from Ehnen to Gostingen, the N11 between Echternach and Graulinster, the N14 between Marxmillen and Klosmillen, the CR137 between Lellig and Manternach, the CR103 between Kehlen and Kopstal, and the CR126 between Helmsange and Walferdange.
Lastly, incidents were also reported on the CR311A between Perlé and Rambrouch, the N10 near Bollendorf-Pont, and the CR126 between Waldhaff and Stafelter.
Drivers are being urged to adapt their journeys and avoid the affected areas where possible.
