A diving platform at Germany's biggest amusement park collapsed on Monday during a pirate-themed acrobat show, injuring seven people. During a performance of the acrobat show "Retorno dos Piratas" at Germany's Europa Park, a mobile pool ruptured, forcing the attached diving towers to collapse, according to German news outlet The Local de. Water from the mobile pool went into the Atlantica SuperSplash water ride, and parts of the show's set could be seen floating. 'TALLEST,' 'FASTEST' GIGA ROLLER COASTER IN NORTH AMERICA REOPENS AFTER EAGLE-EYED GUEST HELPS AVERT DISASTERThe amusement park is located in the German town of Rust, which is near the French and Swiss borders. FLORIDA 911 CALL REVEALS 'SCREAMING' AFTER BOY, 6, FALLS OFF ROLLER COASTER: 'HE'S BLEEDING'A spokesperson for the amusement park confirmed that the water ride was reopened on Wednesday, according to the report.

Source: The Local August 16, 2023 04:38 UTC