Over sixty individuals sustain injuries in blaze affecting the colossal ferris wheel during an event close to Leipzig.
As per the authorities, multiple gondolas of the Ferris wheel at the festival site by Lake Störmthal went up in flames around 9:00 PM on Saturday night. An analysis conducted by fire investigators revealed that strange flames had ignited beneath the Ferris wheel initially, which subsequently spread to the gondolas.
Initially, the police reported around 20 individuals sustaining injuries, mostly due to inhalation of smoke. The casualties included both festival attendees and emergency personnel like cops. The next day, the police announced that there were no serious health issues.
The injured individuals were moved to nearby medical facilities, with rescue helicopters being employed as well.
The Highfield Festival at Lake Störmthal, situated south of Leipzig, commenced on Thursday evening. According to the organizers, approximately 30,000 music enthusiasts made their way to enjoy performances by artists such as Peter Fox and Cro.
Despite the efforts of the rescue team, several individuals still suffered from smoke inhalation and were classified as injured. Following the incident, the injured individuals received medical attention at nearby hospitals.
