More than ten injured after lightning strike hits handball match in southern Germany

Several people were left injured following lightning strikes in south west Germany (Picture: Alamy Live News.)

At least ten people were injured after severe lightning bolts wreaked havoc at a handball competition in Germany.

Eight adults and a 13-year-old child were among those hurt as 120 teams gathered in Rastatt, Baden-Württemberg on Friday evening.

One person was severely hurt in the storm, while others sustained minor injuries.

The freak weather event struck as people tried to secure tents which were in danger of blowing away at the sports ground, which was being used as a campsite.

A 71-year-old woman was...