NewsWorld newsGermanyEmergency services rushed to the Harz Tower in Altenau, Germany, where three people have fallen to their deaths - an investigation is underway19:57, 16 Jul 2026Updated 20:09, 16 Jul 2026Three people have tragically plunged to their deaths from a 213ft-tall tourist landmark in Germany.‌Emergency services rushed to the Harz Tower in Altenau, in the Goslar district of Lower Saxony, where the people fell at around 4.45pm today. They could not be saved.‌The cause of the accident is still unclear, with the area cordoned off by police and privacy screens in place.‌It is operated by Harzturm GmbH, which has not commented yet on the incident but a statement on its website saying the tower "will be closed all day on July 17, 2026".The famous lookout tower is in Torfhaus, the highest village in Germany's Harz Mountains, and it is claimed to be the tallest observation tower in the country after being opened to the public in 2024.‌Made of wood and steel, it cost around €10m to build and received state funding. It features a glass-floored skywalk at a height of around 45m.There is access to the top via stairs or a lift, and it boasts a 110m slide which people can go down.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌GermanyBreaking News