Multiple individuals sustained injuries, some critical, at the Rave the Planet event.
In the heart of Berlin last year, the fourth edition of the annual Rave the Planet event took place, attracting a massive crowd of over 100,000 people, despite the rainy weather. The event, known for its techno parade, dance floats, and electronic music, was described as "disorderly and peaceful" by the Berlin police.
However, the event was not without incident. A driver of a demonstration vehicle reportedly touched a steward and ran over another person's foot. Two individuals were left with life-threatening injuries, according to the Berliner Morgenpost. The event's medical service treated many hundreds of patients, and over 50 transports to hospitals were conducted by firefighters during the event.
Most of the reported injuries involved classic event symptoms, such as alcohol- or drug-related issues. In fact, 45 criminal offenses were recorded during the event, including seven dangerous bodily injuries, eleven simple bodily injuries, three sexual offenses, seven drug offenses, five pickpocketing, and one armed robbery.
Among the offenses, a driver of a demonstration vehicle was caught driving without a license. Additionally, 54 people were temporarily detained by the police to establish their identities.
Despite the challenges, around 290 artists participated in the techno spectacle, contributing to the lively atmosphere that the event is known for. Numerous rescue operations were underway to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the attendees.
It is important to note that precise figures or incident reports for the 2021 Rave the Planet event may be found in official Berlin city event records, police press releases, or detailed event post-mortems from that year, which were not included in the search results provided for this article.
The annual Rave the Planet event, held in Berlin, not only presents an entertainment spectacle of techno music and dance but also a hotspot for general news, as it reported 45 criminal offenses, including dangerous bodily injuries, drug offenses, and pickpocketing. The health sector was equally affected, with the event's medical service treating numerous patients and over 50 transports to hospitals due to various health issues, some of which were life-threatening.
