More than 20 people were injured in a frightening incident at a music festival in Germany when a Ferris wheel caught fire on Saturday evening. The Highfield Festival, located near Leipzig, was the site of the alarming event, with images showing two carriages of the ride engulfed in flames and smoke rising into the air.
According to a statement released by Saxony police, the fire broke out shortly after 9 p.m. local time, though the exact cause remains unknown. The statement revealed that four individuals sustained burn injuries, while another person required treatment for injuries sustained from falling.
Emergency services attended to a total of 18 individuals, including first responders, police officers, and others who were exposed to smoke during the incident. All those affected were promptly transported to hospitals for medical care.
An investigation into the incident has been initiated by the authorities, who have cordoned off the area where the Ferris wheel caught fire. The festival grounds were undoubtedly chaotic as German rapper Ski Aggu was performing onstage when the incident occurred. Taking to his Instagram stories, the rapper expressed his dismay and shock over the night's events.
Despite being advised not to cancel the show, Ski Aggu was urged to maintain communication with the audience to prevent mass panic. The festival was undoubtedly marred by the unexpected turn of events, leaving attendees and performers shaken by the harrowing incident.
