Ferred at the Christmas market: man from giant swing seriously injured
Ferred at the Christmas market: man from giant swing seriously injured
On the evening of December 18, 2024, a serious accident occurred at the Christmas market in Berlin-Lichtenberg, in which an employee was hit by the gondola of an XXL swing. The incident happened around 8:45 p.m. when the rotating gondola hit the man. Immediate help was provided by those present who alerted rescue workers and provided first aid before the injured was taken to a hospital. His state of health is currently unknown, as maz-online.de reported.
Investigations into the cause of the accident
The police and the Lichtenberg district office have initiated investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. It is examined whether human failure, technical defects or other factors could contribute to the incident. The Christmas market, which is known for its diverse attractions, was partially closed during the mission. Visitors were advised to avoid the area to avoid the swing while the security situation was checked, according to the report by berliner-kurier.de .
It is noteworthy that this is not the first incident at the Lichtenberg Christmas market. Recently there was a safety problem during a test run of the Ferris wheel when a gondola of the rides dissolved. Fortunately, there were no passengers present at this point. In addition, there have been serious accidents in the past that focus on the safety of visitors. The investigation is intended to ensure that the security of guests and employees has a top priority.| Details | |
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| Ort | Landsberger Allee Ecke Siegfriedstraße, 10367 Berlin, Deutschland |
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