Passengers on a fairground attraction experienced fear when they found themselves dangling in the air after the ride unexpectedly tilted to its side amidst a bustling fairground. Witnesses reported that the support hook for the manually operated ride suddenly broke, causing the large wheel to tip sideways. The incident occurred recently in Madhya Pradesh, India, disrupting what was supposed to be a joyful day out for families.
The atmosphere at the lively fun fair turned tense as the ride tilted dangerously to one side, prompting swift intervention from the police to assist the stranded passengers in safely descending from the malfunctioning attraction. Fortunately, despite the high level of risk, no injuries were reported, and all individuals aboard were successfully rescued and relocated to a secure location. Following the alarming events, the ride was promptly removed from the fairground.
Authorities later confirmed that the malfunction resulted from a broken hook on the non-motorized ride. However, they did not verify whether necessary safety checks had been conducted prior to the fair’s opening this year. In response to the incident, local residents are calling for stricter inspections of fairground rides, prompting authorities to review safety protocols going forward.
This incident comes shortly after a similar scare in Brazil, where a woman was left hanging out of a Ferris wheel carriage at a carnival in Mandirituba. The woman’s body slipped through the safety gate, causing panic among onlookers as she feared for her life before being safely rescued. The woman, who had attempted to exit the carriage prematurely, declined medical attention and left the scene unharmed but visibly shaken.
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