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Woman Dies After Falling 15 Meters at Berlin Climbing Gym

Authorities have opened a death investigation ruling out third-party involvement with the facility remaining closed.

In einer Kletterhalle in Berlin kam es am Mittwoch zu einem Unglück.
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Overview

  • The accident occurred around 18:45 on Wednesday when a 54-year-old climber fell approximately 15 meters at South Rock in Berlin-Marienfelde.
  • Paramedics confirmed the woman’s death on arrival after the Berlin fire department was alerted to the fall.
  • Police have launched a formal death investigation and stated there are no signs of foul play in the incident.
  • The Berlin fire department provided psychosocial support to two individuals affected by the woman's fall at the gym.
  • South Rock features a 17-meter-high climbing wall and modern fall protection in its 1,500-square-meter indoor facility, which stayed closed on Thursday.