WATCH: Disaster at amusement park in India as ride malfunctions
Now this is a nightmare!
This past Sunday, a ride at an amusement park in India malfunctioned, putting many lives in danger.
The ride crashed to the ground, leaving many people hurt from the fall.
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According to Business Insider, the ride was a 'drop tower' and was one of the main attractions at the park in Mohali.
A video of the incident was tweeted by a local journalist named Nikhil Choudhary.
Live Visual of swing breaking in #Mohali phase 8, Many people got injured. Around 16 women & kids were hospitalised after the incident. pic.twitter.com/bay5IfzHLB
— Nikhil Choudhary (@NikhilCh_) September 4, 2022
Nikhil wrote that at least 16 women and children were hospitalised following the incident.
Overall, 50 people had been on the ride.
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Luckily, there have been no deaths reported.
According to The Hindustan Times, several children as young as 10 were being treated at Fortis Hospital, which is a medical facility near the amusement park.
Organisers revealed it was a technical issue that led to the incident.
Amit Talwar, who is the Mohali Police Deputy Commissioner, requested an investigation into this matter and vows to take strict action.
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According to the police, the amusement park was supposed to end on Sunday, however, the organisers had been given an extension until 11 September.
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