(Photo credit: Klemens Renner)

On Friday, Nov. 14, the Semperoper Dresden experienced a workplace accident.

According to the Press Office of the Dresden Fire and Rescue Service in consultation with the Semperoper Dresden, “During the midday rehearsal for ‘Turandot’ on the main stage, a workplace accident occurred in which five members of the production team fell from a platform approximately 1.5 metres high, sustaining minor injuries. A total of six individuals were assessed by emergency services; five of the injured received initial treatment on site before being taken to hospitals in Dresden for further care.”

The press release also noted that the cause of the incident is currently under investigation by the relevant supervisory authority, but all performances of “Turandot” will go ahead as planned.

“Turandot” is currently starring Camilla Nylund, Ivan Gyngazov, and Marjukka Tepponen.