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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
20+ riders injured after amusement park ride snaps in half
Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people. The accident occurred in the city of Taif on Wednesday, when the '360 Big Pendulum' ride snapped in two. Solve the daily Crossword
New York Post
03-08-2025
- New York Post
Amusement park ride snaps in half, injuring more than 20 as horrified onlookers run for cover: video
An amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapsed, sending dozens of screaming riders hurtling to the ground in a horrific caught-on-video incident. State media said 23 people were injured, four of them seriously, when the 360 Big Pendulum ride suddenly snapped in half and the illuminated spinning wheel carrying passengers careened toward the earth. 3 The 360 Big Pendulum ride at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia suddenly snapped in half Wednesday, injuring 23 people. ABC7 The nightmarish incident took place last week at Green Mountain Park in Taif near the country's western coast, located around 175 miles east of the Red Sea. Video posted on social media shows the ride rapidly swinging back and forth as it spins strapped-in passengers moments before the ride broke with a chilling metallic snap and crunching sound. The person shooting the footage and others back away from the wreckage, video shows. 3 Four of those injured were brought to a local hospital in critical condition. ABC7 Witnesses said some of the injuries happened when the ride's central support pole rapidly recoiled after the wheel became unmoored, which was at a more than 90-degree angle relative to the ground at the time. Miraculously, the wheel righted itself as it fell and landed relatively flatly, which could account for nobody ending up dead as local media reported. The injured riders were treated by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority at the scene, which several witnesses described as 'chaotic.' The injured were then taken to a nearby hospital. 3 The park has been ordered closed while officials conduct an investigation, including checking other rides for safety issues. ABC7 In a statement, the Al-Hada regional government said the governor of Taif, Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz, ordered the park closed as an investigation gets underway, which will include assessing other rides for safety concerns. Green Mountain Park wasn't the only amusement park to experience a disaster this summer. Last month, a 9-year-old girl drowned in a wave pool at Hersheypark's water park in Pennsylvania. Horrified witnesses said they saw lifeguards drag the 'limp' third-grader from the pool after she appeared to have gone into distress, performing CPR on her for several minutes.
Washington Post
01-08-2025
- Washington Post
Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The collapse of an amusement park ride in western Saudi Arabia has left more than 20 people injured and prompted authorities to close the park and order an investigation, state media said. The accident occurred in the Al-Hada area of the city of Taif on Wednesday, when the '360 Big Pendulum' ride snapped in two, sending the part carrying people crashing to the ground.
The Province
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people
Published Aug 01, 2025 • 1 minute read This is a locator map for Saudi Arabia with its capital, Riyadh. (AP Photo) AP RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The collapse of an amusement park ride in western Saudi Arabia has left more than 20 people injured and prompted authorities to close the park and order an investigation, state media said. The accident occurred in the Al-Hada area of the city of Taif on Wednesday, when the '360 Big Pendulum' ride snapped in two, sending the part carrying people crashing to the ground. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Terrifying moment amusement park ride collapses in Saudi Arabia, leaving 23 people injured.3 people are in critical condition after the ride broke in half at the Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia. — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 31, 2025 Video footage posted on social media showed the pendulum swinging riders, who were strapped into their seats, in a wide arc several times before the pendulum arm snaps, sending the passenger section crashing to the ground. The regional government said in a statement that the Taif governor, Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, had ordered an investigation and the park's closure. It said some of those injured received first aid at the amusement park, and others were taken to a hospital. It did not specify how many people were hospitalized. State media said 23 people were injured, and that there were no fatalities. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Canucks Sports Crime
Vancouver Sun
01-08-2025
- General
- Vancouver Sun
Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The collapse of an amusement park ride in western Saudi Arabia has left more than 20 people injured and prompted authorities to close the park and order an investigation, state media said. The accident occurred in the Al-Hada area of the city of Taif on Wednesday, when the '360 Big Pendulum' ride snapped in two, sending the part carrying people crashing to the ground. Terrifying moment amusement park ride collapses in Saudi Arabia, leaving 23 people injured. 3 people are in critical condition after the ride broke in half at the Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Video footage posted on social media showed the pendulum swinging riders, who were strapped into their seats, in a wide arc several times before the pendulum arm snaps, sending the passenger section crashing to the ground. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The regional government said in a statement that the Taif governor, Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, had ordered an investigation and the park's closure. It said some of those injured received first aid at the amusement park, and others were taken to a hospital. It did not specify how many people were hospitalized. State media said 23 people were injured, and that there were no fatalities.
