This Saturday, November 30, 2024, thirteen people were injured in Trouville-sur-Mer (Calvados), after the collapse of a metal structure in the shape of a bird. An investigation has been opened.
It's a beautiful Christmas evening that turns into a nightmare. An accident involving an artistic float occurred this Saturday, November 30, shortly before 7 p.m. The report shows 13 injured, two of whom were in absolute emergency this Saturday evening.
The incident took place during a parade as part of the end-of-year celebrations, where thousands of visitors gathered. The town hall had requested the Nice artistic company called Planète Vapeur, specialized in the construction of fantastic mechanical structures, according to West France.
“It was very good, it was magnificent”
The giant bird with an articulated metal structure suddenly collapsed because it was destabilized in a turn before falling onto the public, according to witnesses at the scene. This Sunday, December 1, a Calvados police commander confirms that the accident occurred “during a maneuver at a turn, on an overhang: according to the first elements, the bird of imposing size overturned”.
“It was very good, it was magnificent. It fell on the passers-by who were looking on the side of the parking lot. We heard screams, it was horrible. It was sad. In those moments , it's panic”says Vanessa, a restaurant manager, according to BFMTV.
13 injured but no vital prognosis involved
The two people in absolute emergency were quickly evacuated to hospitals in Le Havre and Caen. Aged 60 and 61, they suffered from severe fractures but their vital prognosis was not considered serious. According to the local police, the driver of the tank is him “unharmed but very shocked.”
The mayor of the town, Sylvie de Gaetano, as well as several elected officials were present at the time of the events. The latter said “very sad, very sorry for what is happening” and affirmed his “support” and its “solidarity” with the victims, in a press release published overnight. She also thanked “warmly welcome to all those involved in the rescue effort.”
An investigation has been opened
An investigation was opened to determine the exact causes of the accident. In addition, a medical-psychological one was opened, making it possible to welcome the many shocked spectators.
“I say myself that it’s a bit complicated.” In action, it comes with adrenaline, and then the next morning, you achieve even more.”confides the mayor
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