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Inclement weather forces premature closure of Gillamoos event in Abensberg

Severe storm alert prompts cancellation in a German county, as reported by the German Weather Service, which raised the storm danger level to its maximum of three out of four for the region.

Weather forces an abrupt conclusion to the Gillamoos event in Abensberg
Weather forces an abrupt conclusion to the Gillamoos event in Abensberg

Inclement weather forces premature closure of Gillamoos event in Abensberg

In a surprising turn of events, the Gillamoos festival, held in the picturesque district of Kelheim, had to be ended prematurely due to a level three out of four acute weather hazard, as reported by the German Weather Service.

The safety of the festival guests was the top priority for the organisers, and they made the difficult decision to cancel the event in order to protect visitors. DJ Ötzi, who was scheduled to perform at the festival, had to cancel his performance due to safety reasons.

Despite the disappointment of many visitors, the decision was understood. The evacuation of the festival grounds ran smoothly, with police, firefighters, and security services working together to ensure the safety of everyone present.

The on-site emergency services initiated an orderly evacuation of the festival grounds, and visitors were instructed to follow the instructions of the emergency services. The evacuation continued to run calm and orderly, with no one reported injured during the process.

Some roads had to be closed for the evacuation, but traffic restrictions were lifted once the weather front had calmed down around midnight. Similarly, the festival grounds closure was lifted at the same time, allowing visitors to return home.

DJ Ötzi addressed his fans with comforting words following the cancellation, expressing his regret at not being able to perform but also emphasising the importance of everyone's safety. The name of the organiser who made the decision to cancel has not been found in the provided search results.

Despite the unfortunate turn of events, the organisers of the Gillamoos festival have shown their commitment to the safety of their guests, making a difficult decision to ensure everyone's wellbeing. The festival will no doubt be remembered for its music, atmosphere, and the unexpected weather-related ending.

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