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Video Shows Moment Swing Ride Malfunctions at Wilson County TN State Fair
Nine people were injured and four were hospitalized after the Wave Swinger stopped and riders hit a fence, officials said.
- On Wednesday night, nine people were injured after the Wave Swinger ride malfunctioned at the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair in Lebanon, with four requiring hospitalization. The incident involved the swing attraction operated by Reithoffer Shows.
- According to the ride operator, the Wave Swinger stopped and descended, causing some riders to contact a surrounding fence. Guests received immediate professional medical attention at the fairgrounds after the incident.
- All four hospitalized individuals were released, Wilson County Promotions President Randall Clemons confirmed. Emergency responders treated the nine injured guests primarily for leg injuries following the incident.
- Following the incident, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued a cease-and-desist order for the Wave Swinger. The ride cannot reopen until third-party inspection and manufacturer safety confirmation occur.
- Reithoffer Shows reported that a state inspector found "no abnormality" as of Thursday morning, though it remains uncertain if the Wave Swinger will resume operation before the fair ends Saturday.
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Tennessee officials shut down a ride at a state fair Wednesday night after it malfunctioned and sent guests swinging into the surrounding fence.
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