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Fire on Ferris Wheel Injures 23 at German Festival
Aug 18, 2024, 09:32 AM
A fire broke out on a Ferris wheel at the Highfield Festival near Leipzig, Germany, resulting in injuries to over 30 people, including two serious cases. At least 23 people were injured when two gondolas caught fire, and the cause is currently under investigation. The blaze, which spread from the ground to the gondolas, was eventually brought under control. No fatalities have been reported.
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