Techno party Zürich attracts 1 million visitors

The 27th edition of the Street Parade in the Swiss city of Zurich attracted a million people.

Among them was the German techno Paul Kalkbrenner, who opened the festival. On eight large stages and 28 music trucks- known as Love Mobiles- the DJs entertained the crowds. All artists of the Street Parade played for free.

According to the emergency services, two serious incidents took place in Zurich this weekend. A young man jumped from a bridge and sustained head injuries. Another man fell from a great height and also had to go to a clinic. Paramedics welcomed at least 160 visitors with complaints after alcohol or drug use.