A Ferris wheel on Place Masséna for the Christmas holidays (Illustration) - M. Frénois / ANP / 20 Minutes

The drama occurred while the other pods were full, especially of children. This Sunday afternoon, around 3:30 p.m., a 74-year-old woman killed herself by falling from the big wheel, installed on Place Masséna, in the city center of Nice. The town hall said it was setting up "a psychological support unit".

According to the first elements of the investigation collected by Nice-Matin, it would be, without a doubt, suicide. When they arrived, the emergency services could only note the death. An investigation has been opened. "A security perimeter was immediately set up by the National and Municipal Police who also proceeded to evacuate the park," said the municipality.

Recalled by a psychologist

“Faced with this dramatic and shocking event, the city has set up a psychological unit for the attention of people, families, witnesses of the scene who would feel the need. They can call Allo town hall, at 39 06 and make themselves known. They will be called back by a psychologist, ”added the town hall.

From tomorrow, Monday, witnesses of the scene will also be able to go to the Home for the reception of victims (rue Gubernatis), it is also indicated.

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