10 People Injured After A Spinning Joyride Broke & Fell In Mohali, India

Several Injured After Spinning Wheel At Amusement Park In India Malfunctioned

At least 10 people, including children and women, were seriously injured when a spinning ride broke down at the Dasehra Ground in India.

The spinning wheel, around 80-ft high, tilted slightly after a holding cable snapped and came crashing down.

After learning about the incident, police rushed to the spot. The injured were taken to a hospital in Mohali for treatment.

 

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DSP City-2 HS Bal said the joyride was owned by Jaipur-based Mukesh Sharma. The management has been called to record the statement after which action would be taken. Five persons have been admitted to a Phase-9 private hospital.

The spinning wheel, around 80-ft high, tilted slightly and then fell with full force. Mohali DC Amit Talwar said, “The injured have been rushed to the Civil hospital. We are investigating the matter and action will be taken soon.”

Eyewitnesses said more than 15 persons were on the joyride. Adequate safety measures were not at the place, they complained.

No ambulance was present at the spot to rush the victims to the hospital. Doctors said five patients, 3 male and 2 female adults, have been admitted at the Phase-6 Civil Hospital.