Eisenach (dpa/th) - According to the police, a 16-year-old girl was seriously injured by an explosion in a fire barrel at the Christmas market in Eisenach. She was injured by flying parts and was taken to a hospital for treatment, the police reported on Monday. According to the police, a 37-year-old man apparently threw several lighters into the bin during the incident on Sunday, which then exploded. The 16-year-old was in the immediate vicinity of the bin.

In addition, the clothing of a 57-year-old man was slightly damaged. The 37-year-old, who is said to be already known to the police, was taken into custody. Among other things, he is being investigated for dangerous bodily harm.