In Trouville, a metal tank collapsed on passers-by, causing several injuries

The vehicle was carrying an articulated bird as part of a festive Christmas parade.

The festivities turned into drama. A metal tank collapsed on passers-by near the Trouville casino (Calvados), Saturday November 30, according to information from France Télévisions. The vehicle was carrying an articulated bird as part of a festive parade. The accident left 14 people injured, including one seriously, the artist who was on the bird, France Télévisions learned from Marie. No vital prognosis is involved, the majority are fractures, and no child is among the injured, according to the same source.

This accident occurred on the day of launch of Christmas lights, followed by the Fantasia Céleste parade, boulevard Fernant-Moureaux, in the seaside town. The articulated bird appeared on the poster for the festivities. “A magical stroll, where magic and light mingle to amaze young and old”announced the city. Temporary traffic and parking measures had been put in place for the event.