District of Leipzig - Fatal pool party: Defendants regret the consequences
Following the death of two men in a pool at a private Christmas party in the district of Leipzig, the defendants have expressed their regret and apologized. They are deeply shocked by what happened after dry ice was added to the pool and they are extremely sorry, the defendants told the Leipzig District Court on Tuesday through their defense lawyers. They had not been aware of the dangers of dry ice.
The 45 and 47-year-old men had tipped a block of dry ice into the self-built outdoor pool in Gerichshain in the late evening of December 21, 2019. This caused carbon dioxide to collect above the surface of the water and the 20 and 39-year-old men fell unconscious and drowned. A third man was rescued.
The defendants have to answer for negligent homicide and negligent bodily harm in the appeal proceedings. Just over a year ago, the Grimma district court acquitted the men. The public prosecutor's office and the co-plaintiffs appealed against this. A decision could be announced on December 18.
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- Despite the acquittal in the Grimma district court last year, the defendants involved in the fatal pool party incident in Leipzig's district are set to face criminal charges again, as the public prosecutor's office and co-plaintiffs have appealed the decision.
- The Christmas party, held in Gerichshain within the district of Leipzig, included a self-built outdoor pool where dry ice was introduced into the water by two 45 and 47-year-old men, leading to the tragic deaths of two other men, aged 20 and 39, due to carbon dioxide collection and subsequent unconsciousness.
- As the legal proceedings in Leipzig District Court continue, the defendants have expressed their deep regret, shock, and apologies for the deadly consequences that followed their unawareness of dry ice's inherent dangers.
- The sad incident in Saxony's District of Leipzig highlights the importance of understanding potential risks involved in celebrations, particularly regarding the use of substances like dry ice, which can have severe consequences if mismanaged.
- As the court case is set to conclude on December 18, the families of the victims and the entire community are eagerly awaiting the outcome, hoping for a just resolution that acknowledges the severity and negligence of the defendants in this tragic event.
Source: www.stern.de
