Roller Coaster Mishap Results in Penalty Orders, Appeals Expected
Following a harrowing roller coaster accident at the Legoland park in Günzburg, Bavaria, two employees have faced penalties. With around 30 injuries reported, these two technical workers are now challenging their penalty orders, signaling an impending trial.
Thursday saw the Memmingen public prosecutor's office reveal that the 56 and 34-year-old individuals had committed repair mistakes with the roller coaster. As a result, two trains hauling 19 guests each collided, resulting in one serious injury and numerous minor ones.
The Günzburg district court issued penalty orders for 29 counts of negligent bodily harm against these defendants. Seniors Prosecutor Thorsten Thamm explained that fines ranging within mid and low four-digit euros were imposed on the two accused.
However, appeals have already been filed by the defendants. With the possibility of withdrawals, the charges will likely progress to a public trial in Günzburg. As of now, a trial date has yet to be established, according to Iris Gross, the district court's spokesperson.
Rear-End Disaster
The "Feuerdrache" roller coaster at the Swabian amusement park was the site of a rear-end collision between two trains. The roller coaster remained out of service for an extended period due to the police investigation and subsequent repairs, but it was eventually reopened after two months.
An inquiry into the event found a malfunction at the amusement park, with the two trains coming to a halt. In an attempt to rectify the problem, the men allegedly deleted a train from the conveyance system's supervision, leading to the collision.
Additionally, the employees are accused of neglecting to employ the emergency stop system to prevent the collision from occurring. The 56-year-old was a long-term mechanic at Legoland, while the 34-year-old had just started his employment as a technician.
Both accused are considered innocent until the conclusion of the proceedings.
Additional Insights:
The roller coaster, known for its thrilling "Fire Dragon" theming, has a total height of 30 meters and reaches speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour.
Legoland Günzburg, a family-friendly theme park, is renowned for its various attractions and interactive rides based on well-known Lego characters.
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