Late Saturday night at Leipzig's Highfield Festival, a ferris wheel caught fire, causing over 30 injuries primarily from smoke inhalation, with two cases being serious.
The incident occurred around 9 p.m. local time, leading to a rapid response from local police and emergency services, as attendees documented the scene extensively.
Police have confirmed that while the majority of injuries were mild, four officers were also among those hurt in the unexpected incident.
As a popular Indie-Rock festival, the Highfield Festival was near its closing time when the fire broke out, dramatically affecting the event's conclusion.
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