US EditionAmusement Park Ride in Saudi Arabia Collapses and Injures More than 20 People
TAIF, SAUDI ARABIA, AUG 1 – The 360 Degrees ride collapsed after its supporting pillar snapped, injuring 23 riders with three in critical condition, prompting an immediate park closure and investigation.
- On Wednesday, Green Mountain Park in Taif saw the 360 Big Pendulum ride collapse mid-air, injuring at least 23 riders.
- Witnesses report the support pillar fracturing as the circular platform ascended, causing the passenger section to crash into a nearby installation before falling.
- At least 23 riders were hurt, three critically, with medical teams on-site providing first aid and others transferred to the area hospital.
- Following the accident, the amusement park was shut down and secured, with Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz ordering the park’s immediate closure and an investigation, while law enforcement cordoned off the ride area.
- Arab News noted the accident occurred in Taif’s Al Hada area near Jeddah on Wednesday, with no fatalities among the at least 23 injured, state media reported.
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Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people
State media outlets in Saudi Arabia say that the collapse of an amusement park ride has left more than 20 people injured, and has prompted authorities to close the park and order an investigation.
Horror in the amusement park: A busy ride broke apart during the ride. 23 people were injured.
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