Lightning strikes Geneva school

Violent storms hit many areas of the country over the long weekend – especially on Sunday.

Lightning hit a school in Geneva and a home in Graubünden.

A bolt struck the Eaux-Vives primary school on Sunday – blasting apart roof tiles which crashed to the ground. 

No one was hurt – the school will be open today. 

In canton Graubünden, a home was hit by lightning - causing a fire. No one was home at the time. Emergency teams brought the fire under control- it caused tens of thousands of francs of damages, according to police. 

 

 

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