On August 9, the Klotti amusement park, in the town of Klotten and near the Mosel River, in the west of the country, reopened. Entertainment activities continued, after being closed for three days to investigate the death of a female tourist on a roller coaster. This is a popular entertainment spot in Germany.
The Hot Ride - the roller coaster where a tourist died in early August. Photo: DP
The incident happened in early August, the victim was a 57-year-old female passenger. Koblenz state prosecutors said the passenger slipped from her seat when The Hot Ride went around a curve. She fell from a height of 8 meters and died.
According to prosecutors, the roller coaster has a top speed of 60 km/h and is 550 m long. At its highest point, the track is 17.5 m above the ground. The roller coaster remains closed and will not be reopened until authorities step in and confirm that it is technically fit to operate. Prosecutors said there was no sign of foul play. They are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident. Authorities have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
