In Phantasialand in Brühl, an employee died during maintenance work. The exact course of the accident on Monday at the “Taron” roller coaster is still unclear, said a spokeswoman for the police in the Rhein-Erft district. The Cologne “Express” had previously reported.

The victim was 43 years old. There is still a winter break in the amusement park, but according to the plan it ends next Thursday.

Phantasialand in Brühl near Cologne is one of the largest theme parks in Europe.

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