US Edition360 Degrees Ride Snaps in Two, Injuring 23 at Taif's Green Mountain Park
TAIF, SAUDI ARABIA, JUL 31 – Mechanical failure caused the central pole of the '360 Degrees' ride to snap, injuring 23 people with three in critical condition, prompting an immediate park closure and investigation.
- At least 23 people were injured when the 360 Degrees ride broke in half at a fairground attraction in Taif, Saudi Arabia.
- Footage showed the circular carousel crashing down from a height of several metres, injuring four people seriously in the accident on Wednesday.
- The amusement park in Taif has been closed, and an investigation is underway, according to Al Arabiya.
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Shocking Footage Shows Amusement Ride Malfunction In Saudi Arabia, Leaving 23 People Injured
A horrific incident unfolded at the Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, this week when an amusement ride malfunctioned and snapped. The aftermath left 23 people hurt. Meanwhile, three others are reportedly fighting for their lives. Video footage of the disaster has since emerged on social media, showing the ride’s arm breaking clean off, sending the whole thing crashing down. RELATED: 14-Year-Old Boy Passes Away After Falling From An Amus…
Central arm of the difference, known as "360 degrees", broke off in the middle, causing the violent fall of the platform where there were dozens of people. Park was closed after the accident.
Moment ride snaps in half mid-air at Saudi Arabian theme park, leaving 23 injured
A theme park ride in Saudi Arabia snapped in half mid-air, sending riders plummeting to the ground and injuring 23 people. Video footage shared on Thursday (31 July) shows riders onboard the 360 Big Pendulum ride at Green Mountain Park in the Al-Hada area of Taif screaming as they swing from side to side. Suddenly, the ride drops to the floor whilst on the upward swing, with the pendulum appearing to smash into some of the riders. Eyewitnesses s…
'360 Degree' amusement park ride breaks in half in Saudi Arabia
At least 23 people were injured, with four in critical condition, after an amusement park ride snapped in half, sending riders plummeting to the ground. NBC News Keir Simmons explains the state of emergency at Green Mountain Resort in eastern Saudi Arabia.
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