German minister injured by falling tree on Italy vacation

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Potsdam, (Germany), Aug. 11, 2017 (dpa/NAN) Diana Golze, the Social Affairs Minister for the German state of Brandenburg,  was injured by a falling tree while on vacation in northern Italy, Ministry spokesperson Marina Ringel said on Friday.

According to the Ringel, the incident happened on Thursday when a storm hit the campsite where the minister was staying.

Golze was taken to hospital and operated on immediately, and is said to be recovering well.

Since November 2014, the 42-year-old Golze has been Brandenburg’s minister of employment, social affairs, health, women and family. (dpa/NAN)

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