New Accident in Switzerland: Confetti Cannon Explodes at Carnival, Many Injured
Eleven people were injured today, one seriously, when an air compressor of a confetti cannon exploded during a carnival in the Swiss town of Chablais in the canton of Valais, local media reported.
TL;DR
- Eleven people were injured, one critically, by an exploding confetti cannon air compressor.
- The incident occurred during a carnival parade in Chablais, Valais, Switzerland.
- The seriously injured person was transported by helicopter to a hospital.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the explosion.
- Emergency services, including ambulances and helicopters, responded to the scene.
- The incident follows a recent devastating fire in Montana, Valais, which killed 41 people.
- Following the fire, municipal authorities in Valais had tightened regulations for public facilities to ensure fire safety standards.