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10th Anniversary of Germanwings Flight 9525 Crash Honored with Memorials

Ceremonies in Germany, France, and Spain commemorate the 150 lives lost in the deliberate crash caused by co-pilot Andreas Lubitz.

  • Memorial events are being held in Haltern am See, Le Vernet, Düsseldorf, and Barcelona to honor the victims of the 2015 Germanwings Flight 9525 crash.
  • The crash, caused deliberately by co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, killed all 150 people on board, including students, teachers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Around 300 mourners, including victims' families, have gathered near the crash site in Le Vernet for the 10th-anniversary service supported by Lufthansa.
  • Haltern am See, home to 17 victims, continues to deeply feel the impact, with white roses laid in remembrance and church bells tolling at the high school.
  • The tragedy prompted changes in aviation safety protocols and highlighted the need for improved mental health monitoring for pilots.
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