Berlin Fairground Worker Dies After Ride Accident, Investigation Launched

A 20-year-old employee was fatally injured by a swinging ride at a Christmas market, prompting inquiries into safety failures.

A 20-year-old worker at the 'Lichtenberger Winterzeit' Christmas market in Berlin was struck on the head by a swinging ride on Wednesday evening.
The man became unconscious immediately after the incident and was pulled from danger by a visitor, with several others providing first aid before emergency services arrived.
He was hospitalized and treated in intensive care but succumbed to his injuries on Sunday morning, as confirmed by Berlin police.
Authorities are investigating a 46-year-old supervisor for negligent bodily harm resulting in death, citing a lack of adequate safety measures at the ride.
Preliminary findings indicate there was no barrier separating employees from the ride's swing area, and the local safety office is now reviewing the attraction.