Accident in amusement park - Phantasialand accident: Investigation into negligent homicide
After the fatal accident of a Phantasialand employee in late March, the Cologne Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation due to the suspicion of negligent manslaughter. A spokesperson confirmed this in response to an inquiry, stating "the investigation is against two employees" of the amusement park in Bruhl. "The initial suspicion against the accused is disregarding safety regulations to prevent work accidents." Previously, the Cologne "Express" reported.
A 43-year-old employee of Phantasialand was hit by a roller coaster during maintenance work more than three months ago and died.
- Despite the ongoing investigation at the public prosecutor's office in North Rhine-Westphalia, the amusement park in Brühl continues to operate, allowing visitors to enjoy their leisure time, filled with excitement and amusement park attractions.
- The determination to uncover the truth in the accident that led to the fatal crime of negligent manslaughter against Phantasialand employees is a top priority for the investigation proceedings.
- Thecircumstances surrounding the accident involving the employee hit by a roller coaster during maintenance work have sparked public interest, with many questioning the safety measures in place at amusement parks nationwide.
- The accident at Phantasialand has resulted in a renewed focus on safety regulations in the amusement park industry, with calls for stricter enforcement and harsher penalties for overlooked safety regulations.
- Recently, the case of the Phantasialand employee's accident has made headlines, with the public prosecutor's office in Cologne aggressively pursuing the investigation against the two accused employees, holding them accountable for ignoring safety protocols that contributed to the unfortunate incident.
