Feb 10 • 11:06 UTC 🇩🇰 Denmark Politiken

Slush from the fifth floor hit a woman in front of a popular bar

A woman's unfortunate encounter with slush snow falling from the fifth floor of a building left her injured outside a bar in Nørrebro, Copenhagen.

Late Friday night, an incident occurred at a popular bar in Nørrebro, Copenhagen, when multiple kilos of slush snow and ice cascaded down from the roof, striking a woman who was standing on the sidewalk. The sudden avalanche not only resulted in injury but also damaged the bar's awning as it fell. Eyewitnesses reported that the situation escalated quickly as patrons and bystanders reacted to the unexpected event.

The bar, known as Tanken, was filled with guests enjoying a night out when a large mass of slush suddenly slid off the towering building, bringing down a significant portion of snow and ice. The impact of the slush snow falling from height was serious enough to warrant concern for the woman's safety and well-being. First responders promptly attended to the scene, assessing the extent of her injuries and ensuring she received the necessary medical attention.

This accident raises questions about the maintenance of buildings in snowy weather conditions, especially regarding the safety of pedestrians below. It highlights the importance of addressing snow accumulation on roofs to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Local authorities may need to consider guidelines for property owners to monitor and manage snowfall to enhance public safety in urban areas during winter months.

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