In an accident on a roller coaster at Legoland in Günzburg, Swabia, 34 people were injured, two of them seriously. Initially, it was said that there were nine injured. A police spokesman said a roller coaster train from the “Feuerdrache” ride had braked sharply, and another train had hit it. The injured suffered, among other things, bruises and abrasions, it was initially said. You are now in the hospital or on the way there.
Rescue helicopter in action
The police have not yet been able to provide any information on the exact course of the accident. According to a spokeswoman for Legoland, the accident happened in the station area of the “Feuerdrache” roller coaster. All available Legoland rescue workers were deployed. There were also more ambulances and three rescue helicopters. According to the information from our on-site reporter, Legoland was gradually cleared in peace and quiet.
The manufacturer of the train is based in the district of Deggendorf
The “Feuerdrache” roller coaster first leads through a covered, darkened area of the park. In the course of the ride, you then go in the fresh air over a stretch with slopes and a few curves. According to park information, the roller coaster travels at speeds of up to eight meters per second, which corresponds to around 29 kilometers per hour.
The train manufacturer is the Lower Bavarian company Zierer in the Deggendorf district. When asked by BR, it was no longer possible to comment on the accident, Zierer said. The spokeswoman won’t be back in the house until tomorrow.