3 critically injured after amusement park ride snaps in Saudi Arabia: Reports
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3 critically injured after amusement park ride snaps in Saudi Arabia: Reports
The “360 Big Pendulum” snapped and crashed violently while in operation in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Video footage shows the fully occupied ride swinging in a large arc before experiencing a structural failure in its central column. At least 23 people were injured, with three people in critical condition, according to local media reports. No fatalities were reported.
The “360 Big Pendulum,” located in the Al Hada district of Taif, a popular mountain resort city in western Saudi Arabia, snapped and crashed violently while in operation during the evening of July 30, the Khaleej Times and state-owned Arab News reported.
Video footage of the accident, circulating widely on social media, shows the fully occupied ride swinging in a large arc before experiencing a structural failure in its central column, prompting it to split horizontally while in motion. As a result, the part of the ride holding the strapped passengers crashed to the ground, amid screams and calls for help.
Video shows ride collapse at amusement park
3 people critically injured: reports
Taif Governor Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, in a statement, ordered the immediate closure of the resort and called for an investigation into the incident, reported the Saudi Gazette. Authorities expect the preliminary findings to be released in the coming days.
“Several injuries occurred; some were treated at the site, while others were transferred to hospital care,” the statement read. No fatalities were reported.
However, Arab News, citing emergency teams, reported the victims sustained varying injuries, with three people in critical condition. While some of the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, others received aid on the scene, according to Gulf News.
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Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people
The accident occurred in the Al-Hada area of the city of Taif. State media said 23 people were injured, and that there were no fatalities. The regional government said in a statement that the Taif governor had ordered an investigation.
The accident occurred in the Al-Hada area of the city of Taif on Wednesday, when the “360 Big Pendulum” ride snapped in two, sending the part carrying people crashing to the ground.
Video footage posted on social media showed the pendulum swinging riders, who were strapped into their seats, in a wide arc several times before the pendulum arm snaps, sending the passenger section crashing to the ground.
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The regional government said in a statement that the Taif governor, Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, had ordered an investigation and the park’s closure. It said some of those injured received first aid at the amusement park, and others were taken to a hospital. It did not specify how many people were hospitalized.
State media said 23 people were injured, and that there were no fatalities.
The Associated Press
23 tourists injured after carousel snaps mid-ride at Saudi amusement park
The amusement park in Taif, in south-west Saudi Arabia, has been closed. Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV channel reported 23 injured, four of them seriously. Saudi Arabia has been building multiple leisure and entertainment attractions.
Footage circulating online show the “360 Degrees” ride breaking in half, with the circular carousel crashing down from a height of several meters.
The Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV channel reported 23 injured, four of them seriously, in the accident on July 30.
The amusement park in Taif, in south-west Saudi Arabia, has been closed and an investigation is under way, Al Arabiya added.
Saudi Arabia has been building multiple leisure and entertainment attractions as the long-cloistered desert country seeks to diversify its oil-reliant economy.
Among its so-called giga-projects is Qiddiya near Riyadh, billed as an “entertainment city” of theme parks and a motorsports racetrack.
23 Injured After Amusement Park Ride Crashes to Ground in Saudi Arabia
A fairground ride collapsed mid-air at a Saudi amusement park, injuring 23 people, including three critically. The dramatic incident was captured on video, showing the “360 Big Pendulum’s supporting pole snapping and crashing to the ground. Authorities have shut down Green Mountain Park in Taif and launched an investigation into the cause of the accident. The attraction, known as the ‘360 Degrees,’ malfunctioned during operation, sending its passenger-bearing carousel crashing to ground.
The dramatic incident was captured on video, showing the “360 Big Pendulum” snapping and crashing to the ground
Authorities have shut down Green Mountain Park in Taif and launched an investigation into the cause of the accident
At least 23 people were injured, three of them critically, after a fairground ride collapsed at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday evening, according to state media reports.
The incident occurred in the Al-Hada area of Taif, near the city of Jeddah, and has prompted an immediate investigation ordered by regional authorities.
23 Injured After Amusement Park Ride Crashes to Ground in Saudi Arabia. Photo credit: ScarredJoe/GettyImages
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Saudi Arabia fairground accident, ride snaps mid-air
The attraction, known as the “360 Big Pendulum” or “360 Degrees,” malfunctioned during operation, sending its passenger-bearing carousel crashing to the ground. Verified footage shared on social media and confirmed by CNN showed the ride’s supporting pole snapping in half as it reached the peak of its swing.
The circular platform, which typically rotates while swaying from side to side, violently collided with the opposite end of the pendulum before slamming into the floor.
Witnesses reported that despite safety straps securing riders to their seats, many were injured during the fall. Bystanders were also struck when the central pole recoiled, adding to the number of casualties.
Taif hospitals declare code yellow after ride collapse
Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene, treating several victims on-site before transferring others to nearby hospitals. According to the Khaleej Times, three individuals remain in critical condition. Hospitals in Taif reportedly declared a code yellow emergency, a protocol used for mass casualty incidents.
In response to the accident, Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, governor of the region, ordered the immediate closure of the resort while authorities conduct a full investigation. As of Thursday, the exact cause of the structural failure remains unknown.
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23 injured after Saudi amusement park ride snaps mid-air
4 seriously injured after Saudi amusement park ride snaps mid-swing on 31 July. At least four victims were seriously injured due to the freak accident. The ride, named “360 Big Pendulum’, was operating with passengers on board when it suddenly broke in half. Video footage circulating online showed the entire circular ride structure detaching. The amusement park has been shut down as investigations are ongoing, authorities said. The incident happened at Green Mountain Park in Taif, a popular mountain resort city in western Saudi Arabia, according to Al Arabiya TV.
At least 23 people were injured when an amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia broke mid-air and crashed to the ground on Thursday (31 July), according to Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV.
The shocking incident happened at Green Mountain Park in Taif, a popular mountain resort city in western Saudi Arabia.
At least four victims were seriously injured due to the freak accident.
Ride snapped mid-rotation, slamming carousel to the ground
The ride, named “360 Big Pendulum”, was operating with passengers on board when it suddenly broke in half.
Video footage circulating online showed the entire circular ride structure detaching. The passenger-bearing carousel smashed into the other end of the pendulum before hitting the floor, while screams rang out.
Moments before the crash, a loud cracking sound was heard. An object appeared to fly out of the structure during the fall.
Eyewitnesses claimed the ride’s pole “recoiled at high speed” and was reported to have struck people standing nearby.
Theme park shut down, authorities launch investigation
The amusement park has been shut down as investigations are ongoing.
Victims received first aid before being rushed to the hospital, reported The Sun.
Photos and clips online show the area around the shattered ride cordoned off, with emergency responders at the scene.
Coincides with recent Ferris wheel scare in Brazil
Just a few days earlier, a woman was seen dangling from a 100-foot Ferris wheel, screaming for help at a carnival in Mandirituba, Brazil.
The woman had reportedly opened the cabin’s safety barrier and tried to get out, thinking the ride had ended. But just as she stepped forward, the ride lurched forward again, the Mirror reported.
Footage showed her screaming, “Help, I’m going to die! I’m going to fall!” as she dangled in the air for her life during a local carnival.
Onlookers watched in shock as the Ferris wheel went through an entire rotation before carrying the woman to the ground, news.com.au reported.
She was eventually brought down safely and did not suffer injuries.
Also read: 8-Year-Old Girl Falls To Death From Australian Amusement Ride, Incident Urges Nationwide Safety Reforms
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