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India Today
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Video: Horror at Saudi amusement park as ride snaps mid-air with people on board
Horror at Saudi amusement park as ride snaps mid-air with people on board (Photos: Twitter) India Today Trending Desk Thrill ride collapsed mid-air at Green Mountain Park, Taif 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
Daily Mail
31-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Terrifying moment '360 Degrees' swinging theme park ride breaks in two before crashing to the ground leaving 23 guests injured in Saudi Arabia
An amusement park ride carrying dozens of people in Saudi Arabia terrifiyingly collapsed while in mid-air, smashing into two pieces and critically injuring three. The rollercoaster, called '360 Degrees', powerfully collided into its own pillar, sparking scenes of panic among the riders at the Green Mountain theme park in the popular tourist city of Taif. At least 23 people were injured after the ride broke in half. Footage of the crash reveals a loud cracking sound as the ride reached its peak height before swinging back down. Excitable screams then turned into desperate wails as it crashed against the pillar, snapping it in two, and onto the ground. The ride lurched back up after smashing the floor, sending aftershocks to the riders. An object appeared to be flung at high speed away from the ride after it collided against itself. Safety harnesses mostly stayed intact, with the thrill seekers seated as it fell. The rollercoaster, called '360 Degrees', powerfully collided into its own pillar, sparking scenes of panic among the riders The horrified riders are then heard screaming in fear, with three critically injured people rushed to hospital. Eyewitnesses said the ride's pole 'recoiled at high speed' before it crashed down. They also reported the pole striking people standing on the opposite side. The wounded were given first aid at the theme park before going to hospital, as several in Taif declared a Code Yellow emergency. Operations in the theme park are thought to have been temporarily suspended. Saudi Arabian law enforcement have since launched a probe into the crash. It comes just months after a similar ride left a 13-year-old with multiple fractures after launching him from his seat. The teenager was a passenger on the Pendulum 360 ride in Indonesia when the horror unfolded. The thrill seekers completed a full loop and slowed down at the top, leaving the riders suspended upside down as intended. However as the gondola started to fall to earth, the boy clearly slipped from his seat and can be seen dangling on to a bar for dear life as the ride continues rotating. The scene was caught on camera by one of the park goers at Jatim Park in Batu, Indonesia on April 8. The boy fell from a height of around one and a half to two metres, NeedToKnow reported. He was rushed to hospital where he was found to have suffered two fractures to his right hand and one to his right leg.
The Print
07-05-2025
- Health
- The Print
Code Yellow—inside a mock drill at Delhi's RML Hospital
Hospital staff are ready with stretchers, and doctors on the spot to treat the patients who were taken inside and divided in four groups through a process called triage where patients are categorised based on the severity of illness or injury and the availability of resources. 'Code Yellow' in a hospital setting indicates an internal emergency or a disaster situation. The doctors on duty at one of the city's busiest hospitals rushed to the emergency centre. Outside, blaring ambulances bring patients. Each has three patients. New Delhi: 'All doctors assemble, all doctors assemble!'—announced the speakers at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital around 4 pm Wednesday, declaring a 'Code Yellow' as part of a nation-wide mock drill to prepare the population at large for any hostile scenario in view of the escalating tensions with Pakistan. Similar drills were conducted at other hospitals and other establishments such as markets, government infrastructure, airports and community buildings. The exercise aimed at training civilians on how to respond to situations like hostile attacks, blackouts or when an air-raid warning is issued. The mock drills across the cities are being carried out under the Civil Defence Act of 1968. This is the first time since the 1971 Bangladesh war that such largescale drill was conducted across the country. Across the country, 244 civil defence districts were identified for the drill. In Delhi, sirens blared at 55 locations including the Khan Market, the NDMC building and the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The patients brought to the RML Hospital as part of the drill were first attended to by the group of doctors at the receiving area of emergency, who put coloured bands on their wrists. The green tag meant no immediate action was required while yellow indicated minor injuries. However, the patients with red bands were sent to critical care assessment. The black band declared death. The mock drill at RML Hospital involved 21 patients, each with different injuries and issues. One person with chest injury, another with leg fracture. Doctors from different departments attended to the patients. The RML and the Lok Nayak hospitals have around 1,600 beds each. Speaking to ThePrint, RML Hospital Medical Superintendent Ajay Shukla said this situation is not like other disasters. 'We do not know how many beds we would need. However, we are prepared for the worst. This will not affect the regular patients, because we have a different team of doctors and nurses deployed for Code Yellow.' He also directed the doctors not to leave the city without his permission. LNJP Hospital The mock drill here lasted around 20 minutes. LNJP Chief Medical Officer Anuj Kumar said, 'We currently have 50 beds in emergency, we will increase it depending on the number of patients.' (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: Mock drills to 'Code Brown' prep, how Delhi NCR hospitals are bracing for potential emergencies
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Civil defence drill: Hospitals to prepare for patient influx
Government and private hospitals across the Capital are gearing up to participate in a large-scale security drill on Wednesday, aimed at testing the preparedness of Delhi's healthcare system against 'new and complex threats', officials said. Police and security personnel in central Delhi on Tuesday ahead of the drill. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) The exercise, termed the 'Mega Civil Defence Mock Drill', will train staff at hospitals and health centres to handle emergencies such as a sudden spike in patient inflow or mass casualty scenarios. While some state-run hospitals have not received direct orders from the health ministry, they are proceeding with the drill as a precaution. 'We've had no formal communication from the ministry, but we are going ahead with the awareness drill as a preparedness measure,' said an official from Lok Nayak Hospital, requesting anonymity. A circular issued by Lok Nayak said the drill will raise awareness about air raid sirens, crash blackout measures, evacuation plans, and civil defence training for staff and students. A sensitisation session is scheduled at 12 noon in the Disaster Ward of the Casualty Department. Other government hospitals including Babu Jag Jivan Hospital, DDU Hospital, Charak Palika Hospital, the government hospital in Burari, and ESIC Hospital will also hold mock drills at 4pm. Several private hospitals — including Fortis, Apollo, Wellness Home Clinic, and Sleep Centre in Paschim Vihar — have confirmed their participation. 'All doctors and staff are being trained to respond swiftly during high patient inflow. Even smaller facilities like ours must be ready,' said Dr Vikas Mittal, director, Wellness Home Clinic and Sleep Centre. At PSRI Hospital, a 'Code Yellow' drill will simulate an external disaster scenario involving patients from other hospitals or mass casualty sites. 'All patients will be treated as critically ill, requiring urgent care,' said Dr Anju Wali, medical director at the hospital.
Miami Herald
09-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Shopify CEO gives employees a stern wake-up call
Shopify (SHOP) , which helps online retailers sell products and manage operations, has made significant changes in its workplace in recent years, especially after a startling discovery. Since 2022, the company has deployed a series of quiet layoffs in its customer service department; the latest round reportedly took place in January of this year. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter By 2023, Shopify launched its "Code Yellow" initiative after its executives claimed customer service levels "deteriorated beyond acceptable ranges." Related: Starbucks CEO has a tough message for employees after layoffs The initiative involves Shopify increasing the use of artificial intelligence to assist its Support employees in completing tasks. Now, it appears that Shopify has significantly warmed up to using AI in the company's workplace. Image source: Bloomberg/Getty Images Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke recently sent a memo to employees informing them that implementing AI in their workflow is now a "fundamental expectation" of everyone at the company and refusing to use it can result in failure. "I don't think it's feasible to opt out of learning the skill of applying Al in your craft; you are welcome to try, but I want to be honest. I cannot see this working out today, and definitely not tomorrow," said Lutke. "Stagnation is almost certain, and stagnation is slow-motion failure. If you're not climbing, you're sliding." Lutke emphasized that using AI is the "most rapid shift to how work is done" as it can "augment our skills, crafts, and fill in our gaps." He also said that using the technology is a skill that needs to be "carefully learned" by "using it a lot." Related: Snapchat CEO teaches new employees a strict lesson "In a company growing 20-40% year over year, you must improve by at least that every year just to re-qualify," said Lutke. "This goes for me as well as everyone else. This sounds daunting, but given the nature of the tools, this doesn't even sound terribly ambitious to me anymore." The CEO also informed employees that before they request more headcount and resources, they will need to prove that their jobs can't be completed using AI. "Before asking for more Headcount and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using Al," said Lutke. "What would this area look like if autonomous Al agents were already part of the team? This question can lead to really fun discussions and projects." The move from Shopify comes as its competitors Meta, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are reportedly planning to invest a combined $320 billion in expanding AI this year. This is higher than the $246 billion they reported in total capital expenditures in 2024. More Labor: Amazon CEO gives employees a harsh wake-up callStarbucks CEO has a tough message for employees after layoffsSnapchat CEO teaches new employees a strict lesson According to a report for Goldman Sachs, AI could replace about 300 million full-time jobs in the U.S. and Europe by 2030. As the tech industry increasingly bets on AI, many employees across the country are anxious about the impact the technology could have on their jobs. According to a recent survey from YouGov, more than one-third of U.S. workers are concerned that AI will result in job loss or cut work hours. Also, 56% of workers responding to the survey believe AI will shrink the number of job opportunities, and 55% think their work hours will be reduced due to the technology. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
