Young man dies during construction work for Munich Oktoberfest

According to the Munich fire department, a 20-year-old died during construction work for the Munich Oktoberfest.

Munich – A tragic accident occurred during the construction work for the Munich Oktoberfest. As the Munich fire department reported in a statement, the fatal accident occurred on Monday, September 16. According to the statement, the young worker was hit by a gondola at full speed during a test ride on a roller coaster on Munich's Theresienwiese. The young man was fatally injured and succumbed to his serious injuries.

Deadly drama in Munich: Young man dies during construction work for Munich Oktoberfest

As the Munich fire department further reports, he was left lying under the train tracks with serious injuries after the accident. His colleagues bypassed the emergency services by calling the emergency number. “An ambulance, an emergency doctor's vehicle and a rescue fire engine were alerted. Since the inspection service was just making its presence known for a briefing at the authority center on the Oktoberfest grounds, the control center also alerted the management service for initial treatment,” the Munich fire department continued.

20-year-old hit by gondola – statement published

According to the report, the first aid crew began providing first aid after a few minutes. The rescue workers arrived shortly afterwards and continued the measures. However, as the Munich fire department further reported, the 20-year-old had to be resuscitated while being treated in the ambulance. “He was taken to the emergency room of a hospital while performing cardiac massage. “There he succumbed to his serious injuries,” the fire department continued.

Fatal accident on the Theresienwiese in Munich – police are now investigating

A crisis team was alerted to the scene on behalf of the young man's colleagues. The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

Just last year, there was a serious rollercoaster accident at the Oktoberfest in which several people were injured. At that time, two cars collided on a ride on Munich's Theresienwiese.