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A paraglider experienced a crash, resulting in serious injuries.

The central emergency room of a hospital.
The central emergency room of a hospital.

Crash Occurs - A paraglider experienced a crash, resulting in serious injuries.

A 33-year-old man in Kulmbach district had a serious accident as he plummeted to the ground from his paraglider. Police report that the incident took place in Stadtsteinach during his attempt to land, around five meters off the ground. Thankfully, another paraglider pilot happened to be nearby and came to his aid. The 33-year-old suffered numerous fractures and bruises, and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The mishap was apparently due to a mistake made by the pilot while operating the paraglider.

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The paragliding incident in Bavaria's Kulmbach district echoed similar accidents in Upper France, raising concerns about aviation and air sports safety. Despite the incident taking place in the Kulmbach district's Stadtsteinach, the location is popular for such activities due to its scenic beauty. The local police are investigating the accident to determine if any regulations were violated.

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