More than thirty people were hurt, one critically, when two rollercoaster trains collided in a southern German amusement park.
According to a police spokesperson, a criminal inquiry has been initiated into the crash. Currently, investigations are being conducted to determine what caused the mishap at the Fire Dragon ride.
According to the German news agency DPA, one rollercoaster train slammed into another train at the Legoland amusement park in Gunzburg after an abrupt braking maneuver.
Three helicopters were dispatched to the location, and fire and rescue personnel were summoned to assist the 31 injured victims. It was initially unclear what caused the collision.
A criminal inquiry has been initiated.
According to a police spokesperson, 15 of the 31 were transported to a hospital for additional treatment, with one suffering a critical injury.
The event occurred in the station of the Fire Dragon ride, according to a park representative.
The police spokeswoman noted that a criminal inquiry was launched immediately and that prosecutors visited the spot.
They noted: “Currently, investigations are being conducted. We cannot reveal anything else about the accident’s cause or what led up to it at this time. This is what is being investigated.”
He said that only the area surrounding the attraction was closed, while the remainder of the park remained accessible.
The minimum age to ride the roller coaster is six for accompanying children and eight for unaccompanied youngsters.
In Klotten, southwest Germany, another rollercoaster tragedy resulted in the death of a woman last week.
The 57-year-old woman fell from the moving roller coaster and died from her injuries. The accident’s cause has not yet been determined.
