The Aporia · Oktoberfest security guard is crushed to death by free-falling 250ft 'Hangover' fairground ride in Munich

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A security guard at Oktoberfest in Munich has died after a free-falling fairground ride crushed him. asserted

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The tragic accident at the world-famous beer festival occurred at around 10pm on Monday, when the 'Hangover' free-fall tower, which stands at around 250ft tall, struck and crushed the 52-year-old security guard. asserted

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According to German news outlet Bild, the man, a Serbian national, was standing in an area where he wasn't supposed to be when the attraction swung downwards, hitting him. uncertain

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No other staff members or visitors were injured. asserted

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Police cordoned off the area as they launched an investigation into the incident and are urging anyone who witnessed the accident to come forward. asserted

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Munich's mayor Dominik Krause offered his condolences to the security guard. asserted

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I thank the emergency services for their quick intervention,' he said. asserted

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Munich's Oktoberfest kicked off on Saturday with Krause tapping the first keg of beer and opening the 191st edition of the world's largest folk festival. asserted

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Police officers are pictured at the site of the 'Hangover' free-fall tower at Oktoberfest following the fatal accident involving a security guard The man who died has been identified as a 52-year-old secuirty guard from Serbia Picture asserted

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shows the scene where Oktoberfest employee was crushed to death by ride in Munich Thousands of revellers — the women dressed in Bavarian dirndls, the men in lederhosen — stormed the beer tents on Munich's Theresienwiese fairground in the morning to get a good spot on the benches. asserted

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To the sounds of brass music and the taste of freshly tapped beer, they soon started singing, dancing and swaying. asserted

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Besides beer, pretzels, pork roast and sausages were also sought-after delicacies. asserted

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Over the course of 16 days, through October 4, some six million visitors are expected at the Oktoberfest. asserted

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The majority of them come from Munich and southern Germany. asserted

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However, millions of guests also travel from other parts of Germany and from around the world. asserted

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German authorities tightened security measures, after the festival last year had to close temporarily due to overcrowding. asserted

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AI-powered cameras were installed for this year's fest to detect large crowds early on, the German news agency dpa reported. asserted

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A ban on knives and flying objects — especially drones — was also in effect. asserted

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There are entry checks, large bags are prohibited — and smoking marijuana is not allowed. asserted

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About 600 police officers are on duty around the festival in addition to Bavarian riot police, specialized pickpocket investigators, and international task forces from eight countries, dpa reported. asserted

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Oktoberfest security guard is crushed to death by free-falling 250ft 'Hangover' fairground ride in Munich

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