Ferris Wheel, Weihnachtsmarkt, Giessen, Germany

A young boy was hurt and transported to hospital for observation after the Ferris Wheel he was riding at the Christmas Fair got caught as it cycled. Source (in German)

Zombie, Gallimarkt, Leer, Germany

Eleven people were injured when the funfair’s ghost train ride caught fire. The injured include at least four employees who suffered smoke inhalation and one person who was in shock. Source

Olympia Looping, Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany

A 20-year-old male employee died when the Schwarzkopf multi-looping coaster hit him during test runs a few days before the world-famous festival was due to begin. Source

Ferris Wheel, Highfield Festival, Leipzig, Germany

At least 30 people were injured at the music festival when the Ferris Wheel burst into flames while the ride was operating. Source

Taron, Phantasialand, Brühl, Germany

A 43-year-old male maintenance worker died after being struck by the Intamin LSM launched coaster during ride testing and suffered fatal head injuries. Source (in German)

Fuzzy’s Lachsaloon, Pollhansmarkt, Gütersloh, Germany

A 39-year-old man died after falling around 40 feet (12 m) from Fuzzy’s Laughter Saloon at the Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock funfair. The five story attraction is said to be the largest transportable funhouse in the world. Source (in German)

Höllenblitz, Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany

A 50-year-old male worker sustained critical injuries after falling from the transportable spinning indoor roller coaster he was dismantling. Paramedics transported the man to a hospital to treat injuries sustained from the 16 foot (5 m) fall. Source (in German)

Yomis-Zauberwelt der Diamanten, Europa Park, Rust, Germany

A massive broke fire out at Germany’s largest theme park, completely destroying the Yomi’s Magic World of Diamonds attraction. The Alpenexpress Enzian Mack Rides powered roller coaster also sustained damage from the blaze. Source

Break Dance, Fronleichnamskirmes, Oberhausen, Germany

A 17-year-old boy, who was the son of the attraction’s owner, died while collecting tickets when a ride gondola struck him. Paramedics also attended to 20 people who sustained minor injuries or shock following the incident. Source (in German)

Freizeitbad Oktopus, Siegburg, Germany

Firefighters cleared 100 people from a swimming pool after the water park experienced a deflagration in the chlorine gas system. Routine cleaning of the park’s chlorine gas systems in the basement triggered the incident. A doctor at the scene treated two people who reported respiratory irritation due to the chemicals. Source (in German)