Ride malfunction causes panic at Saudi Amusement Park in Taif, 23 people injured
A fun day turned into a nightmare at an amusement park when a ride suddenly broke down, injuring 23 people. The incident happened when the popular 360-degree swing ride collapsed, sending riders crashing to the ground.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people screaming and rushing to help. Emergency services arrived quickly and took the injured to nearby hospitals. According to reports, three of the injured are in critical condition.
A video of the accident has also surfaced online, showing the terrifying moment the ride failed and the panic that followed.
Authorities are now investigating what caused the malfunction and whether safety measures were in place. The park has not yet issued an official statement.
The incident is raising serious concerns about ride safety and regular inspections at amusement parks.
طائف (سعودی عرب) ایمیوزمنٹ پارک میں 360 رائیڈ زمین پر گر گئی۔ 23 افراد زخمی، 3 کی حالت تشویشناک pic.twitter.com/m5Wdg0HcV1
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