Tragedy as three die after falling from popular observation tower in Germany

Three people have plunged to their death after falling from a 65-meter lookout tower at a popular holiday hotspot in the Harz Mountains in Germany, Report informs via The Sun.

The three victims feel from the lookout spot at around 4:45pm on Thursday.

Firefighters raced to the scene – but they were too late to save the trio.

The cause of the falls is still unclear.

Police and emergency services have launched a major probe – and are still at the scene now.

The area around the tower – newly opened in 2023 – has been cordoned off.

The Harz Tower boasts a restaurant, two viewing platforms and a glass-floored skywalk.

Visitors can reach the bottom via a huge slide.