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Five Choir Members Injured in Rehearsal Fall at Dresden’s Semperoper

Investigators are examining how a 1.5-metre drop occurred during a Turandot rehearsal.

Overview

  • Emergency responders treated six people on site after the fall on the main stage.
  • Five of those treated were transported by ambulance to Dresden hospitals.
  • The injuries reported include bruises and fractures, with patients described as lightly hurt.
  • The incident occurred during preparations for Puccini’s Turandot, according to the fire department.
  • The cause remains under investigation, and the opera house says weekend performances will go ahead as planned.