A Romanian construction worker was killed during the test ride of a rollercoaster at the site Germany's Oktoberfest.
The incident happened during the test ride of the rollercoaster A construction worker was killed during the test ride of a rollercoaster at the site Germany’s Oktoberfest. The incident happened just before 11am today in the Bavarian capital of Munich, which hosts the annual beer festival. It is understood that the man was hit on the head by a wagon – at full speed – and was left lying under the tracks of the ride, named Olympia Looping.
Police have cordoned off the scene while an investigation into his death takes place. An investigation into the incident is taking place German news agency DPA cited Peter Bausch, chairperson of the Munich Funfair Operator Association, as saying: ‘It is a tragic accident. That a young person has died is the most terrible thing.’ Funfair operator, Yvonne Heckl, said she has been in a state of shock in the hours after the man’s death.
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