Dozens injured as ferris wheel catches fire at music festival in Germany

Around 30 people have been injured after a ferris wheel at a music festival in Germany caught fire.

Flames and smoke could be seen billowing from the ride at Highfield Festival at Stormthaler Lake, near Leipzig, on Saturday evening.

Two gondolas on the ferris wheel were ablaze at around 9pm, according to the festival.

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