Two people were injured in a campsite in Dvůr Králové nad Labem on Sunday evening after severe thunderstorms brought down trees between tents. Emergency services across the Královéhradeckého region, particularly in the Trutnov and Rychnov areas, responded to approximately 30 weather-related incidents overnight. According to fire department spokesperson Radek Mencl, crews spent the night clearing fallen trees from roadways and managing the aftermath of the windstorms.
Details of the injuries and emergency response
The incident at the campsite occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to the regional emergency medical services. Spokesperson Lucie Hanušová confirmed that two people received on-site treatment, and one of them—a 32-year-old woman suffering from a head injury caused by a falling branch—was transported by ground ambulance to the hospital in Dvůr Králové nad Labem. The rescue operations were part of a broader night of activity for local emergency units, which handled roughly 25 specific incidents in the Trutnov and Rychnov regions following the storms.
Did You Know? The recent injuries in Dvůr Králové nad Labem follow a similar incident from Saturday afternoon, when falling tree branches injured two other recreationists at the Svaté Kateřiny campsite in Chotěvice.
Operational impact on emergency crews
The scale of the weather impact has been significant since the onset of the heatwave and subsequent storms on Saturday. Between 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and the end of the weekend, fire units responded to approximately 140 weather-related events across the Náchod, Hradec Králové, and Trutnov districts. Stanislav Havel Jr., commander of the volunteer fire unit in Trutnov, described the scene as a sudden “wind gust” accompanied by heavy rain that caused widespread damage, including the destruction of a large party tent, forcing crews to work until 1:00 a.m. to restore their equipment to operational status.
Expert Insight: The recurring nature of these incidents—occurring in multiple campsites over a single weekend—highlights the inherent risks of camping during volatile summer weather patterns. When high temperatures reach 30 degrees Celsius, the atmosphere becomes primed for sudden, localized wind events. Campers should consider the structural integrity of their temporary shelters and the proximity of mature trees, which are particularly susceptible to wind damage after prolonged periods of heat stress.
What to expect in the coming days
Meteorologists indicate that the pattern of summer weather is likely to persist in the region. For today, the forecast calls for partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with a continued possibility of isolated showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius, potentially falling to 23 degrees in mountain areas. As the ground remains saturated from recent rain and trees may have been weakened by the weekend’s storms, local authorities may continue to face calls for debris removal if further storms develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were injured in the Dvůr Králové nad Labem campsite?
Two people were injured on Sunday evening; one 32-year-old woman was transported to the hospital with a head injury, while the other person was treated at the scene.
How many total weather-related incidents occurred over the weekend?
Firefighters responded to approximately 140 incidents across the region starting from 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, with an additional 30 incidents reported overnight into today.
What is the weather forecast for the region?
Meteorologists expect temperatures between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius today, with continued risks of isolated showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon.
How do you prepare your campsite for sudden changes in weather when staying in forested areas?
