Shocking moment platform collapses during pirate-themed amusement park show

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Gravity and Stability

Hazard Consequences

Crushing

Phases

Operation

Injury

3 to 5 – Reversible Injury

Working Role

Audience

Date: 15 Aug 2023
Country: DEU
City: Rust
Place: Europa-Park, Europa-Park-Straße, Rust, Germany
Venue/Location: Europa-Park
Show/Event: Pirate Show
Industry: amusement

An outdoor stage diving platform, situated above a pool in an amusement park, apparently succumbed to structural deterioration and unexpectedly gave way.

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