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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.
Barnama
31-05-2025
- Health
- Barnama
SRCA Ready For Hajj 1446 Ah With Over 14.5 Million Medical Supplies
JEDDAH, May 31 (Bernama-SPA) -- As part of its field preparations for the Hajj season 1446 AH, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has completed the preparation of over 7,500 boxes of medical supplies and medications, encompassing more than two million medical items, to equip ambulances, vehicles, and medical bags. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) to enhance field emergency response, the SRCA supported the Grand Mosque area in Makkah and the holy sites with three mobile medical supply vehicles carrying over 30,000 medical items. With over 200,000 medical items distributed in strategic storage locations in Mina and Muzdalifah, the authority's total medical reserve for the Hajj season amounts to more than 12.5 million medical items and medications, spread across three strategic locations in Makkah.
CairoScene
24-04-2025
- General
- CairoScene
Saudi Red Crescent Authority Seeks Hajj 2025 Volunteers
Registrations are now open for four specialised tracks: paramedic, humanitarian, media and logistics. The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has launched its annual call for volunteers to support humanitarian efforts during the upcoming Hajj season. Registrations are now open for four specialised tracks: paramedic, humanitarian, media, and logistics. The paramedic track trains volunteers to deliver emergency first aid and initial rescue services before specialised medical teams arrive. Under the humanitarian track, volunteers will assist pilgrims by distributing snacks, water, and guidance. Those with creative skills can join the media track to document SRCA initiatives through photography, videography, and content editing. The logistics track focuses on managing the distribution, transportation, and storage of essential supplies. Prospective volunteers are urged to register via the SRCA's dedicated platform, with the authority emphasising the dual benefits of acquiring new skills and contributing to life-saving services for pilgrims.
Saudi Gazette
21-04-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
SRCA opens volunteer registration for Hajj 2025
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has opened volunteer registration for the annual Hajj pilgrimage 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote volunteerism and encourage community participation in humanitarian services. Volunteers can choose from four main tracks: paramedic (providing emergency first aid and rescue before specialized teams arrive); humanitarian (offering support and care to pilgrims through the distribution of snacks, water, and guidance); media (documenting volunteer efforts through photography, videography, and editing); and logistics (assisting with the distribution, transportation, and storage of materials and equipment). The SRCA encouraged interested individuals to register via its volunteer platform. It highlighted that volunteering with the Red Crescent provides a rewarding opportunity to develop skills, deliver vital humanitarian services, and contribute to saving lives and supporting the community.
Arab News
21-04-2025
- General
- Arab News
Red Crescent invites volunteers for Hajj season
JEDDAH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has opened volunteer registrations for this year's Hajj season, continuing its mission to promote volunteerism and encourage community participation in humanitarian services. As part of the initiative, volunteers are invited to join one of four main tracks, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The paramedic track focuses on delivering emergency first aid and rescue services before specialized teams arrive. The humanitarian track involves offering care and assistance to pilgrims, including distributing snacks, water and guidance. Those with creative skills can join the media track, which documents volunteer efforts through photography, videography and editing. Meanwhile, the logistics track supports operations by handling the distribution, transportation, and storage of essential materials and equipment. The authority encouraged people to register through its volunteer platform, describing volunteering with the Red Crescent as a meaningful opportunity to gain valuable skills, contribute to life-saving efforts and support the wider community.
