In a shocking incident caught on cam, a joyride set up at a fair in Ajmer crashed, injuring at least 14 people, including women and children. A day of fun and enjoyment turned into a nightmare for the people who were at a fair in Kundannagar area of Ajmer district in Rajasthan. On Tuesday, a Disneyland swing came crashing down, injuring at least a dozen women and children.

According to eyewitnesses, the swing crashed suddenly while the fairgoers were enjoying the ride, causing panic and chaos. The people sitting in the swing screamed as they struck the ground, and the injured were immediately rushed to the JNL Hospital for treatment.

The incident reportedly took place shortly after 7 pm when the carousel collapsed and landed on the ground with a loud thud. As soon as the news of the incident spread, several police teams rushed to the scene to control the situation. The local administration also launched a probe into the incident, and officials are questioning the owner of the swing.

Local officials suspect that the chain of the swing broke, leading to the tragic incident. It is said that around 10 people were sitting in the swing when it crashed to the ground. However, Additional SP Sushil Bishnoi assured that all the victims are out of danger.

The Facts of the Matter

Local fairs and carnivals can be a great source of fun and entertainment for people of all ages. However, it’s important to note that amusement rides and attractions can pose potential risks and dangers if they are not properly maintained.

One such incident took place in Rajasthan’s Ajmer, where a local Disneyland ride crashed, injuring several, including children and women. The entire mishap was captured on camera, with visuals going viral.


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What Does the Video Show

In one of the videos, barely 11 seconds long, one can see a large carousel going up, several meters in the air. Within moments, chaos erupts, as carousel which had both men, women and children seated, drops down at a dramatic speed, and collapses on the ground with a large thud. Meanwhile, locals capturing the video can be heard shouting and screaming in panic, rushing to the aide of those who suffered injuries due to the mishap.


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14, Including Minor and Women Injured

A TOI report quoted Civil Lines police station house officer (SHO) Dalbeer Singh giving an insight into the matter and saying, “Twelve persons were discharged from hospital after primary treatment. Two others are undergoing treatment, but no one was critically injured.” As per the SHO, at least 14 people, including minors, were injured due to the accident.


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What Caused the Mishap

As for the cause of the mishap, another officer was quoted in the same TOI report adding, “The carousel was connected around a tower when it suddenly plunged and crashed. It is suspected, though not confirmed, that some cables snapped.”

As per Additional SP Sushil Bishnoi, the incident took place after the cable of the joyride snapped, and the carousel collapsed with a thud on the ground. Further, he added that a questioning will be held with the owner of the joyride and action will be taken against the person responsible.

 

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