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13 Injured After Parade Float Collapses at Trouville Christmas Event

A mechanical float featuring an aerial acrobat collapsed onto spectators during a holiday parade in Trouville-sur-Mer, leaving two in critical condition.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, November 30, 2024, during the 'Fantasia Céleste' parade organized to launch Trouville's Christmas festivities.
  • A mechanical float carrying an articulated bird and an acrobat collapsed onto the crowd near the casino, reportedly destabilized while navigating a turn.
  • Thirteen people were injured, including two individuals in critical condition with severe fractures, though their lives are not in danger.
  • Emergency services deployed over 50 firefighters, 18 vehicles, and multiple medical teams to assist the injured and manage the scene.
  • The mayor of Trouville expressed deep sadness and solidarity with the victims, while a psychological support unit was set up for those affected.
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