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That is the moment a large fairground swing suddenly collapses mid-ride, injuring 14 schoolchildren.
The screaming thrill seekers were thrown into the metal frame because it collapsed on top of them on the Maharaj No Melo fair in Jhabua, India.
Officials said the dragon-shaped swing, also often called a Columbus or Dragon Swing, snapped while operating at a high speed near the Government School of Excellence.
All of the injured children were students at the college – thirteen girls and one boy were hurt when the structure gave way.
Local residents and fairgoers assisted in rescuing the injured and rushed them to the hospital.
District Collector Neha Meena said two girls suffered serious injuries and were being closely monitored by doctors, with the opportunity of transfer to intensive care if required.
The remaining children were treated for fractures and bruises and were reported to be stable.
Authorities ordered a right away investigation into the incident, with engineers, police, and electricity board officials sent to look at the fairground.
The district administration said strict motion can be taken if negligence or safety violations were present in the operation of the ride.
One other group of thrillseekers were left trapped 65ft within the air last yr after a ride malfunctioned in Tennessee.
Punters were out having fun with the weeklong Irish Day celebrations after they were left dangling 65ft within the air.
It took rescuers almost 4 hours to achieve the people on the Star Tower at Casey’s Rides.
Fortunately, the ride didn’t involve any upside-down sections, but visitors faced an extended wait hanging within the swings.
The hearth department was unable to achieve one employee and 19 individuals with its usual 65ft ladder.
That they had to call in for a special 100ft truck, which was stationed as near the ride as possible.
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