Falling Tree Kills Three at Easter Egg Hunt in Northern Germany

Three people, including a 10-month-old baby, have died after a large tree fell onto a group attending an Easter egg hunt in northern Germany, authorities said.

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The incident occurred on Sunday morning in a wooded area near the town of Satrupholm, where strong winds brought down a tree during the outdoor gathering.

Around 50 people were taking part in the event when the accident happened at about 11:00 local time, according to police.

Tree falls during community event

Police said the group included residents from a nearby facility that supports pregnant women, new mothers and children. The centre is part of the state-funded child welfare system and offers assistance to families in need.

Authorities said the tree, estimated to be about 30 metres (100 feet) tall, toppled during strong winds and struck several people participating in the Easter activity.

Four individuals were trapped beneath the fallen tree.

Emergency responders treated two victims — a 21-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl — at the scene, but both later died from their injuries. The woman’s 10-month-old daughter was taken to hospital but died shortly afterwards.

An 18-year-old woman was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital for treatment.

Weather warning in place

The German Weather Service had issued warnings for strong winds in the region at the time of the incident.

Images from the scene published by the German newspaper Bild showed Easter eggs scattered on the ground in the wooded area where the accident occurred. Some victims were covered with white sheets as emergency services worked at the site.

Grief counsellors were later sent to assist those affected by the tragedy.

Officials express shock

Political leaders in the state of Schleswig-Holstein said they were deeply affected by the incident.

In a joint statement carried by the German news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur, regional governor Daniel Günther, Interior Minister Magdalena Finke and Youth and Families Minister Aminata Touré expressed their condolences.

“Our thoughts are with the family members of the dead, with the injured, and with everyone who had to experience this terrible occurrence,” the statement said.

Authorities have not indicated whether an investigation into the accident is under way.

META: Three people, including a baby, died after strong winds toppled a large tree onto an Easter egg hunt gathering in northern Germany.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 6 April 2026