In an amusement park in the Danish city of Aarhus, a carriage on a 25-metre-high roller coaster tears away from the rest of the carriages while driving. A girl is killed – a boy is injured.
A girl died in a serious accident on a roller coaster at an amusement park in the Danish city of Aarhus. The 14-year-old came from the capital Copenhagen, as the responsible police announced on Thursday. A 13-year-old boy was injured in the accident.
A TV2 reporter had previously reported at the scene that he heard a bang and then saw a rear car of the 25-meter-tall “Cobra” roller coaster break free. The Tivoli Friheden confirmed on Facebook and Instagram that the rearmost car had broken off during the operation of the railway.
The amusement park was subsequently closed until further notice. Psychological help was offered to those affected. According to the police, the exact cause of the accident should now be clarified by technical investigations and witness interviews.
The university city of Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark after Copenhagen. Founded by the Vikings around 770, it is considered one of the oldest cities in Northern Europe. According to reports, there had already been an accident on the affected roller coaster in 2008. dpa
