Chaos at the Altstadtfest: Break Dancer blocks escape routes in Salzgitter!

Chaos at the Altstadtfest: Break Dancer blocks escape routes in Salzgitter!

Salzgitter, Deutschland - This year's old town festival in Salzgitter, originally planned for June 27, was postponed due to unexpected security concerns. The reason: The “Break Dancer” ride caused considerable complications because it blocked a rescue alley. Operator Frank Noack said that the situation is not only frustrating, but also caused financial damage of 20,000 euros. He reported unsightly insults and passionate disputes with the police, regulatory office and fire brigade.

The first chairman of the Committee of Citizens' Festival Salzgitter, Michael Buse, made it clear that the security and escape routes were made clearly visible, but the problems only occurred when it became known that the break dancer was not only employed two days before the festival, but was also positioned in an unsuitable area. This knowledge came to the responsible three days before the festival, when security at large events is often only addressed after critical incidents such as tragic accidents.

a controversial location

But how did this misfortune come about? The location of the driving business had previously been approved, but during the security inspection on Friday it was found that it remains in a problematic situation. Under these circumstances, the showmen had to be asked again on Thursday to reduce the ride because the necessary escape and emergency route was not guaranteed. Bus showed that the placement of the driving business was too close to a neighboring building and the security was thus endangered. After all, the break dancer even protruded about three meters on a private property that was not part of the old town festival.

The city of Salzgitter pointed out that the Committee is the organizer and was responsible. In this regard, Noack expressed great lack of understanding of the lack of communication in advance. He announced that he will no longer come to Salzgitter in the future, which could endanger the preparation for further festivals.

The importance of the security concepts

The topic of security has top priority for the city administration. As shown in various studies, the success and the security of events depends significantly on a well thought -out security concept. Michael Buse made it clear that functioning rescue and escape routes are of crucial importance, especially against the background of tragic events such as the Loveparade. The structure of the old town festival infrastructure and the handling of unforeseen situations should not be left to chance. After all, prevention is not just a question of formalities, but a life rescue.

Salzgitter will have to deal intensively with the planning for future festivals in the coming weeks and months in order to protect both the showmen and visitors and avoid future misfortunes.

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