Music event in Germany experiences blaze on gigantic Ferris wheel.
Pictures display two fiery carriages of the amusement ride, spewing smoke into the night sky at the Highfield Festival in the vicinity of Leipzig.
As per Saxony police's declaration, the fire broke out around 9 PM local time, and the root cause remains a mystery.
The statement revealed that four individuals sustained burn wounds, while a fifth was hurt due to a fall.
The statement also mentioned that 18 individuals, which included first responders, policemen, and passengers on the ride, were exposed to the smoke and were transported to hospitals for medical care.
Police have initiated an investigation. The area of occurrence has been confined off.
Germany's rapper Ski Aggu was performing on stage at the festival when the Ferris wheel burst into flames. He later shared on his Instagram stories that he was "disappointed and shocked" by the events of the night.
He further disclosed that he was advised over the earphone not to terminate the show under any circumstances but to continue communicating with the crowd to prevent any widespread panic.
The incident has garnered international attention, with news outlets across Europe and the world reporting on the incident at the Highfield Festival.
Despite the unfortunate incident, the spirit of unity and resilience was evident as the festival continued the next day, with many attendees expressing their support for those affected.
