Large disco ball strikes man in the head at Copenhagen company party
Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- A falling disco ball seriously injured a man at a company party on Copenhagen’s Refshaleøen.
- Police said his condition initially appeared critical but later stabilized, and three other people suffered minor injuries.
- Authorities closed the event area and are investigating why the ball fell from its wires.
A large gold-colored disco ball fell onto a man at a company party for several thousand people on Copenhagen’s Refshaleøen, leaving him seriously injured.
The man, who is around 40, initially faced a life-threatening condition, Copenhagen police duty officer Mads Østermark said. His condition later stabilized, and he was no longer in danger. Three other people sustained minor injuries.
Images from the scene showed the huge disco ball lying on the floor as police officers worked nearby. A professional company had installed the ball, which hung from wires, police said.
Authorities have not established what caused it to fall. The area where the party took place was closed while police investigated the accident.
At first, his condition was critical. Subsequently, we were told that his condition is stable and that he is out of danger.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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