Storm blows off the grandstand roof of football club Leeuw-Brucom in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw

Storm Austen caused significant damage at the Leeuw-Brucom football club in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, lifting a grandstand roof and throwing it onto a practice field. Fortunately, no injuries occurred, leading to the cancellation of training and matches for safety reasons. The club's board expressed relief that no one was present during the incident, as the damaged structure fell in a frequently used training area. This type of damage is rare for the site, which is exposed to strong winds. The local municipality, represented by Mayor Jan Desmeth, has committed to repairing the damage, although the timeline for repairs is still unclear.