16-Yr-Old Falls 45 Feet After Zipline Hook Snaps at Agra Amusement Park; Dies
Police said the ride’s cable snapped midway, sending the teenager nearly 45 feet to the ground and prompting an investigation into the operator.
- On Sunday, 16-year-old Kunal Agrawal died after a zipline cable snapped at an amusement facility in the Tajganj area of Agra, causing him to fall nearly 45 feet during a family outing.
- The recreational facility operates under the jurisdiction of the Agra Development Authority , though officials confirmed that adventure activities at the site had been outsourced to a private company.
- Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Himanshu Gaurav stated that authorities rushed to the scene after receiving information about the incident. The teenager was transported to Sarojini Naidu Medical College , where doctors declared him dead.
- Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation into the fatal accident. Following the incident, all adventure activities at the facility have been suspended.
- Prima facie, officials attributed responsibility for the accident to the private company operating the zipline. The victim was the son of Firozabad-based bangle trader Pankaj Agrawal.
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Agra Tragedy: 15-Year-Old Dies After Falling From Zipline Ride, Horror Caught on Camera
A heartbreaking accident has been reported from Agra, where a 15-year-old boy lost his life after allegedly falling from a zipline adventure ride. The tragic incident has sparked serious concerns over safety measures at adventure activity sites, especially those involving minors. According to initial reports, the teenager had gone to participate in a ziplining activity when the accident occurred. During the ride, he reportedly lost balance or su…
Sixteen-year-old Kunal Agarwal from Firozabad died in a zipline accident at Tajganj Chowpatty in Agra on Sunday. Kunal, who was on a trip with his family, suddenly lost his zipline pulley, causing him to fall approximately 45 feet and die in front of his parents.
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