Interested lay flowers in memory of the victims of the incident with a monster truck. Reuters / Vincent Jannink
The investigation into the deadly incident with the monster in Haaksbergen will probably last for days. According to security expert Syan Schaap organizing the motor event must take account of a defect. Had
He said this afternoon NRC Handelsblad . Sheep is a strategic advisor to the Event Safety Institute, a center of excellence for event security. According to him, a lack of understanding of both municipalities and organizations over the years regularly at rallies led to serious accidents.
“When you know that your big monsters are going to work with this type, you should also take into account a technical problem.”
The organization says that possibly the brakes of the truck did not, or if the accelerator stuck. Organizer Geerlof Kanis called the preparations “responsible”.
“It was justified. We do business with professional teams that indicate how much space they need. You will not assume that it can go. “Wrong
Event did not meet international guidelines
The event did not meet international guidelines of the Monster Truck Racing Association Europe. Writes that organization that protected areas must be marked with a physical barrier that keeps its audience to enter. The row area Vehicles should be parallel to the spectator area and driving as they drive in the direction of the public does not get any closer than thirty feet. When reversing vehicles, they should do so in the direction where no spectators stand. In Haaksbergen spectators stood around the square.
At RTL News said organizer Kanis today that it had been unable to stand. Better in the direction of the truck hindsight people He was “not familiar” with international standards, he said.
Research for days working
The research is still days busy, said a police spokesman told press Novum. Police are asking witnesses more videos and upload photos because this helps in the investigation. The police look at include whether the monster truck skid marks has drained. The truck was towed away this morning.
Chauffeur truck is still in custody
yesterday drove a monster in the audience during a motorcycle event in Haaksbergen. Three people died, including a child. There find themselves according to the mayor six people in critical condition. Eighteen people have been treated for injuries.
The driver of the monster truck is stuck. According to his lawyer, he is devastated. He is suspected of manslaughter, which does not mean that it will actually be prosecuted.
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