A citizen of Serbia Died Following Tragic Accident At Oktoberfest in Munich Germany

A 52-year-old citizen of Serbia has died following a serious accident at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. The man, who was reportedly working as a security guard at the festival, suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a gondola at the “Hangover” free-fall attraction shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026.

According to police information reported by several news organizations, the man was hit while he was in an area associated with the attraction. The “Hangover” is a free-fall tower approximately 80 meters high, where gondolas carrying visitors descend rapidly from the tower. The victim sustained severe injuries in the incident. Emergency medical personnel attempted to resuscitate him at the scene before he was transported to a hospital in Munich. Despite medical efforts, he later died from his injuries.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. Investigators are seeking witnesses who may have observed what happened, particularly visitors who may have recorded the incident on their phones or cameras. Authorities are also examining available footage to establish exactly where the man was positioned and how the collision occurred. Initial reports indicate that passengers riding the attraction were not placed in danger during the incident. A crisis-intervention team was also deployed to provide assistance to witnesses who may have been distressed by what they saw.

The tragedy occurred during the 2026 Oktoberfest, which began on September 19 and is scheduled to continue through October 4. The festival attracts millions of visitors each year and employs large numbers of police officers and security personnel throughout the grounds. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to establish the full circumstances of the accident. The death has brought sadness to those who witnessed the incident and to the victim’s loved ones in Serbia and elsewhere.