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Horrifying video captured the moment a chair swing ride in Russia collapsed — injuring about 20 people, including at least two in critical condition.
The carousel’s roof, which held the chained swings, fell as the ride in the southwestern city of Orenburg was spinning at top speed on Sunday, East2West News reported.
Bystanders rushed to help pull the riders from the mangled remains of the amusement park ride. At least eight children were hurt.
A 27-year-old woman was listed in “extremely grave” condition and a 10-year-old girl in “grave” condition was expected to undergo surgery, according to the news outlet.
The carousel, which local outlets reported was 17 years old, was one of the rides featured in the fairground in Orenpark.
“We don’t know yet what caused the accident. But already now it is clear that there are serious questions to those in charge of the safety of the rides,” a local official said, according to the outlet.
Horrifying video captures chair swing ride collapsing in Russia, injuring 20 people
Horrifying video captured the moment a chair swing ride in Russia collapsed amid shrieks — injuring about 20 people, including at least two in critical condition.
nypost.com
