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More than 20 people were injured when a Ferris wheel caught fire at a music festival in Germany on Saturday evening.
Pictures show two carriages engulfed in flames as smoke billows into the air at the Highfield festival near Leipzig.
According to a statement from the Saxony police, the ride caught fire shortly after 9pm local time, the causes of which are still unclear.
According to the report, four people suffered burn injuries and another person is receiving treatment for injuries caused by a fall.
According to the report, 18 people, including first responders, police officers and passengers in the ride, were taken to hospital for medical treatment after coming in contact with the smoke.
Police have started an investigation. The incident site has been cordoned off.
German rapper Ski Aku was performing on stage at the festival when the Ferris wheel caught fire. She later took to her Instagram stories to express her “shock and awe” at the night’s events.
He added that he was told in the ear that “the program should not be canceled under any circumstances”, but people should continue to interact with the crowd to avoid panic.
