Helicopter was spraying a vineyard when it severed a powerline.  Level of damage not known.  Villages of Bernkastel, Graach Come Longkamp and Monzelfeld all without power.

Date:

16 June, 2011

Location:

Bernkastel-Kues

Country:

Germany

Civil / Military:

Civil

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