Overloaded Swing Ride Collapses at Kushinagar Fair, Injuring Over 30
UP fair horror: Overloaded 60-foot swing crashes down; 30+ hurt, over 10 critically injured
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A 60-foot swing ride collapsed at the Bhainsaha Mela in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, injuring at least 30 people, with over 10 critically hurt. Eyewitnesses reported the ride was overloaded, carrying nearly 80 passengers despite its capacity limits, leading to a chaotic rescue operation.
- 01At least 30 people were injured, including women and children, after a swing ride collapsed.
- 02The ride was reportedly overloaded with nearly 80 passengers, exceeding its capacity.
- 03Rescue operations faced challenges due to the heavy structure of the swing.
- 04Initial investigations suggest poor anchoring and safety lapses contributed to the accident.
- 05The Bhainsaha Mela attracts thousands of visitors annually, with this year's turnout significantly higher than expected.
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On Wednesday night, a 60-foot-high swing ride collapsed at the Bhainsaha Mela in the Khadda area of Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, injuring over 30 people, including women and children. Eyewitnesses reported that the ride was carrying nearly 80 passengers, far exceeding its capacity. The swing had completed two rotations when it began to make unusual creaking sounds, raising concerns among riders. Despite these warnings, the operator continued the ride, which ultimately led to its collapse, throwing several riders to the ground and trapping others beneath the wreckage. Rescue operations, hampered by the heavy structure, took nearly an hour, with six ambulances transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Over 10 individuals were critically injured, with two children in serious condition. Preliminary investigations indicate that the swing's base was weak and poorly anchored, prompting authorities to examine safety protocols and operational lapses as part of the ongoing inquiry. The annual fair attracts thousands from eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Nepal, with this year's attendance significantly higher than anticipated.
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The incident raises serious concerns about safety regulations at public events, potentially leading to stricter oversight and enforcement of safety protocols for amusement rides.
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