In a shocking incident at a music festival near Leipzig, eastern Germany, a Ferris wheel blaze resulted in at least 23 people sustaining injuries, as reported by ABC News.
The fire, which broke out on Saturday night, engulfed two gondolas, leading to a chaotic scene that left festival-goers and first responders alike in a state of distress.
According to ABC News, the fire initially ignited in one gondola before rapidly spreading to a second. The police reported that the incident led to four individuals suffering burn injuries, while another person was injured due to a fall. Additional casualties included first responders and a minimum of four police officers, who were subsequently taken to the hospital for potential smoke inhalation.
The unfortunate event unfolded at the Highfield Festival, located at Stoermthaler Lake near Leipzig. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the police, who are working tirelessly to uncover the circumstances that led to this disastrous incident.
As of Sunday morning, the police were still grappling with the aftermath, unable to provide definitive information regarding the condition of the injured. The exact number of casualties was also yet to be ascertained, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the incident.
In a statement to ABC News, the operator of the Ferris Wheel provided a glimmer of relief amidst the chaos, confirming that there were no passengers in the gondola where the fire initially broke out. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures and emergency preparedness during large-scale events, such as music festivals.
Login