A Romanian man was seriously injured at Oktoberfest in Munich / The man was hit on the head and transported to hospital

A 47-year-old Romanian man was seriously injured on Sunday morning in a workplace accident involving a ride at Oktoberfest in Munich. The incident occurred on the final day of the festival, at the ship-shaped ride in the Oidn Wiesn area.

The emergency call was logged at around 10:15 a.m. A medical crew from Aicher Ambulanz responded quickly, provided first aid to the victim and began resuscitation efforts. The man, who was reportedly struck in the head, was subsequently taken to a hospital in Munich in critical condition.

The Munich Criminal Investigation Department, through Section 13, has taken over the investigation to establish the exact circumstances of the accident. Representatives of the ride’s operator said that no one had seen the incident occur, and witnesses are being questioned. The employee had worked at the amusement park for a long time and was considered experienced.

Police said that visitors and passengers on the ride were not in danger. Witnesses received support from a team specializing in crisis intervention.

Oktoberfest, held annually on the Theresienwiese grounds, attracts more than six million visitors and generates significant revenue for the local economy.