Video: Horror at Saudi amusement park as ride snaps mid-air with people on board
At least 23 injured in the accident on July 31
Central support pole of '360 Degrees' ride snapped suddenly
A terrifying video of a thrill ride collapsing mid-air at an amusement park near Taif, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media.
The incident took place at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area on July 31 and has left at least 23 people injured, The Khaleej Times reports citing Saudi Arabia daily Okaz.
The footage shows riders enjoying the '360 Degrees' rideâ€'a pendulum-style attractionâ€'swinging back and forth when the central support pole suddenly snaps in half. The arm of the ride crashes down with a deafening thud, sending people hurtling down while still strapped into their seats.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the pole broke with such force that its sharp recoil struck passengers seated on the opposite side. Others sustained wounds from the impact of the fall or from being thrown about as the ride collapsed.
According to Okaz, local hospitals in Taif were placed on high alert and declared a Code Yellow emergency. Medical teams treated victims at the scene before transferring them to hospitals for further care.
Emergency responders arrived immediately, and authorities have launched an urgent investigation to identify the cause of the catastrophic mechanical failure. The ride has been shut down, and safety inspections are underway across the park.
A terrifying video of a thrill ride collapsing mid-air at an amusement park near Taif, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media.
The incident took place at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area on July 31 and has left at least 23 people injured, The Khaleej Times reports citing Saudi Arabia daily Okaz.
The footage shows riders enjoying the '360 Degrees' rideâ€'a pendulum-style attractionâ€'swinging back and forth when the central support pole suddenly snaps in half. The arm of the ride crashes down with a deafening thud, sending people hurtling down while still strapped into their seats.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the pole broke with such force that its sharp recoil struck passengers seated on the opposite side. Others sustained wounds from the impact of the fall or from being thrown about as the ride collapsed.
According to Okaz, local hospitals in Taif were placed on high alert and declared a Code Yellow emergency. Medical teams treated victims at the scene before transferring them to hospitals for further care.
Emergency responders arrived immediately, and authorities have launched an urgent investigation to identify the cause of the catastrophic mechanical failure. The ride has been shut down, and safety inspections are underway across the park. Join our WhatsApp Channel
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