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.