The collapse of a swing ride at the Surajkund fair in Faridabad that killed a police inspector and injured many has ignited concerns over the safety of amusement parks.
The collapse of the swing ride at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair in Faridabad has once again highlighted the safety concerns surrounding joyrides and revived memories of similar incidents across the country.
The Surajkund incident brought back haunting memories of similar accidents involving amusement rides and cable cars, which rock India every year and cause multiple fatalities. (PTI)The Faridabad incident, which was caught on camera, left an on-duty police inspector dead, and 11 others injured. monster swing One of the rides malfunctioned and collapsed in the middle, halting ride operations and a police investigation.
The incident brought back memories of similar accidents involving amusement rides and cable cars, which hit India once and led to casualties.
List of major accidents in India over the years:Jhabua Mela, Madhya Pradesh (2026) – On January 19, 2026, a giant swing collapsed at a local fair in Madhya Pradesh. Jhabuainjured about 14 children. A magisterial inquiry was conducted by the district administration and the yatra was stopped.Kagal Mela, Kolhapur, Maharashtra (2025) – On October 25, 2025, a giant tower ride in Maharashtra malfunctioned Kolhapurleft about 18 people trapped in mid-air about 80 feet above the ground for several hours. Fire service personnel reached the spot and rescued the trapped people safely.Pavagadh Hill Ropeway, Gujarat (2025) – On September 6, 2025, a cable snapped on a cargo ropeway in Gujarat. Paws At least 6 people were killed in the landslide. A case of accidental death has been registered and a technical committee has been constituted to investigate the accident.VGP Universal Kingdom, Chennai (2025) – On May 28, 2025, ride in an adventure ChennaiIts VGP Universal Kingdom shut down mid-air, stranding around 30 people for hours. Fire and rescue teams arrived and evacuated them to safety. Inspections are ordered on the journey.South West Delhi Amusement Park (2025) – On April 3, 2025, a 24-year-old female Delhifell to his death from a roller coaster due to a fault in his seat belt. The ride was immediately stopped due to police action.Nainital Ropeway, Uttarakhand (2023) – On July 27, 2023, cable car services in Uttarakhand were suspended due to a technical glitch. Nainital. At least 12 passengers, including six foreign tourists, were stranded midway. Rescue workers took everyone to safety.Trikoot Ropeway, Deoghar, Jharkhand (2022) – On April 10, 2022, two cable cars collided mid-air, killing two and trapping several others for hours. The state government ordered a probe and later blacklisted the private operator.Kankaria Amusement Park, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (2019) – on July 14, 2019, at a pendulum ride AhmedabadThe main shaft of its Kankaria amusement park collapsed after a pipe broke, killing two and injuring around 30. Authorities immediately suspended the ride and ordered a security audit of the park.Darjeeling Ropeway, West Bengal (2003) – On October 19, 2003, multiple cable cars slipped due to mechanical failure in West Bengal. Darjeelingfour people were killed and several injured. The authorities ordered suspension of ropeway services for an extended period which was later revised.(with PTI input)
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