Fatal Swimming Pool Accident Prompts Safety Review

Investigation underway in La Chaux-de-Fonds after tragic diving board incident claims life, raising questions about pool safety measures.

A fatal accident occurred at a swimming pool in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
An 8-year-old Swiss boy jumped from a 5-meter diving board and landed on a 67-year-old swimmer
The victim died at the scene due to serious injuries
Lifeguards were fully staffed and responded immediately to the incident

meters diving board height

age of the victim

age of the involved child

"Following the appeal for witnesses, the child's family contacted the police"
— Nicolas Feuz, public prosecutor

"The work of the lifeguards gave no cause for criticism at the current stage of the investigation"
— Nicolas Feuz, public prosecutor

Tragic Incident Overview

A fatal accident occurred at a swimming pool in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
An 8-year-old Swiss boy jumped from a 5-meter diving board and landed on a 67-year-old swimmer
The victim died at the scene due to serious injuries
Lifeguards were fully staffed and responded immediately to the incident

meters diving board height

age of the victim

age of the involved child

"Following the appeal for witnesses, the child's family contacted the police"
— Nicolas Feuz, public prosecutor

"The work of the lifeguards gave no cause for criticism at the current stage of the investigation"
— Nicolas Feuz, public prosecutor