Germanwings crash: Germany, France mark 10th anniversary DW 03/24/2025
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On the tenth anniversary of the tragic Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 crash, officials from France, Germany, and Spain gathered to commemorate the 150 victims at the crash site in Le Vernet, France. Families and friends held a moment of silence, remembering the 144 passengers and six crew members lost. The crash, attributed to the co-pilot's deliberate actions due to mental illness, was particularly haunting for those involved. Ceremonies took place in various locations, including Haltern am See, honoring the lost students from the town and reflecting on the ongoing grief shared by the community and airline.
The tragedy of the incident still haunts the company, said Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, at a wreath-laying ceremony, expressing lasting impact on the airline.
The shock of the news of a crash was compounded by the horror of the fact that the co-pilot, suffering from depression, intentionally crashed the plane.
Haltern Mayor Andreas Stegemann remarked that the state of shock and sympathy for the victims' families remains, highlighting the incident's lasting impact on the community.
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