The collapse of the swing ride at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair in New Delhi, Haryana brought back memories of several accidents involving amusement rides and cable cars in India over the years.
Darjeeling Ropeway at Surajkund Mela: Major Amusement Rides and Cable Car Accidents in IndiaThe incident took place at a fair venue in Faridabad on Saturday when a giant swing malfunctioned and collapsed in the middle of operations, killing a police inspector and injuring others. The authorities stopped the ride operation and ordered an investigation.
Here is a list of major amusement rides and cable car accidents in India over the years:
*Darjeeling Ropeway, West Bengal: Several cable cars slipped due to a mechanical fault, killing four and injuring several on October 19, 2003. The ropeway was closed for an extended period and later overhauled.
* Kankaria Amusement Park, Ahmedabad: A pendulum ride at Kankaria Amusement Park in Ahmedabad collapsed on July 14, 2019, after a pipe in the main shaft broke, killing two and injuring around 30. Authorities immediately suspended the ride and ordered a security audit of the park.
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* Trikut Ropeway, Deoghar, Jharkhand: On April 10, 2022, two cable cars collided mid-air, leaving two dead and stranded for dozens of hours. The state government ordered a probe and later blacklisted the private operator.
* Nainital Ropeway, Uttarakhand : A technical problem halted the Nainital cable car midway on July 27, 2023, leaving 12 passengers, including six foreign tourists, stranded in mid-air. All were safely rescued, and service resumed after repairs and safety inspections.
* South West Delhi Amusement Park: A 24-year-old woman died on April 3, 2023 after falling from a roller coaster due to seat belt failure. The ride has been shut down, and the police have started taking action against those responsible for the maintenance.
* VGP Universal Kingdom, Chennai: A thrill ride stopped mid-air on May 28, 2025, leaving at least 30 riders stranded for nearly three hours. Fire and rescue teams evacuated the passengers, and the ride was closed for inspection.
* Kagal Mela, Kolhapur, Maharashtra: On October 25, 2025, a tower ride malfunctioned, leaving 18 people stranded about 80 feet above the ground for several hours. The fire service rescued the riders safely and authorities have ordered safety checks on all rides at the fair.
* Pavagadh Hill Ropeway, Gujarat : On September 6, 2025, a cable on a cargo ropeway snapped, killing six people. The police have registered a case of accidental death and a technical committee has been constituted to probe the incident.
*Jhabua Mela, Madhya Pradesh: On January 19, 2026, a giant swing collapsed at a local fair, injuring around 14 school children. The district administration ordered a magisterial inquiry and suspended the yatra.
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