Germany: 34 injured after two roller coaster cars collide in leisure resort Legoland

As many as 34 people were injured after two roller coaster trains collided he-on in leisure park Legoland in Bavaria Germany, Sky News reported. According to BBC news, one among revelers sustained grave wounds. Meanwhile, 14 of total were sent for thorough medical check-ups, including one person who is in critical condition.

incident took place on Thursday in Gunsburg, Bavaria when popular Fire Dragon ride at me park ran into anor on rack. Unfortunately, train "did not stop completely for until now unknown reasons and me an impact," an official of me park explained, as quoted by BBC. Some 38 people were on rides when collision happened, a few of whom were trapped and h to be evacuated with help of firefighters.

"Legoland emergency personnel as well as paramedics, doctors, police, and firefighters were at site within few minutes. park area was evacuated immediately, " website of me park said.

Legoland rollercoaster crash

accident took place on a ride that by Legoland is deemed suitable for children from six years. train, which has a lego-like face of a fire-breathing dragon runs a long track going at a speed of 30 kmph. It runs through a tunnel, including a treasure chamber and banqueting hall carrying 29 passengers. Fire Dragon was shut down immediately after evacuation was completed, local media reports said.

Choppers, Red Cross arrive at scene to ease evacuation

At least 3 helicopters arrived on spot for immediate help. Meanwhile, Bavarian Red Cross who reached Gunsburg me park described accident as "quite mild."

Meanwhile, speaking about accident Legoland spokesperson told German News Channel RTL that “One train that stopped properly did not stop in area of ​​ station where people normally get on or off … and as a result, second train drove up.” Park is owned by Merlin Entertainments which operates Legoland Discovery Center in Melbourne, Sydney Tower Eye, and Ottawa Fly attractions.

accident came after a 57-year-old toppled from a rollercoaster in an amusement park in Klotten, Germany last week. She was pronounced de after being taken to hospital from serious bodily harm.

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