Family fall to their deaths from Germany’s tallest observation tower

The Harz tower cost ten million Euros to build

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Two adults and a child have died after falling from Germany’s tallest observation tower.

The family were found at the bottom of the 213ft wood-and-steel structure in the Harz Mountains in Germany.

Firefighters rushed to the scene but the trio were declared dead.

Police have launched a major probe but the cause of the falls is still unclear.

The structure,which cost around 10 million euros to build features two observation decks and a ‘skywalk’ with a glass floor at a height of 45 meters.

The force added there was no technical defect in the tower.

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Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.According to the police’s current investigation,‘no third-party negligence is suspected’.An elevator provides access,but the tower can also be reached via stairs.Another way down is via a 110-meter-long slide.(Picture: Pape/imageBROKER/Shutterstock)Samaritans are here to listen,day or night,365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123,email [email protected] or visit samaritans.org for more information.