A swing ride at the Surajkund International Crafts Festival in Faridabad, HaryanaIt collapsed on Saturday eveningOfficials confirmed that at least 14 people, including a police inspector, were injured.
The clip shows the ride operating at high speed when one side of its supporting pillars suddenly collapses, causing the entire structure to tilt and fall to the ground. (HT)The incident took place between 6 pm and 6:30 pm. A video of the incident has also gone viral, showing moments of the swing tilting and crashing to the ground, carrying riders.
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What video showsThe clip shows the ride operating at high speed when one side of its supporting pillars suddenly collapses, causing the entire structure to tilt and fall to the ground.
According to the police, the swing was moving up and down at high speed, when one end suddenly collapsed, leaving it hanging 2-3 feet above the ground.
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“Many people were thrown from the swing and bystanders supported the fallen part and helped rescue the people. Suddenly, the swing collapsed from the other end as well and completely fell to the ground,” said a senior officer.
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The swing accident happened an hour after gate number 2 of the fair ground collapsed, injuring a visitor, HT have learned.
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The injured visitor has been identified as Sumit Malhotra, a resident of Sector 28, news agency PTI reported. A child was also injured in the incident and both were taken to BK Hospital for treatment, police said.
The slain inspector has been identified as Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who was present for the security of the fair, HT reported. Gupta was involved in a rescue operation when debris fell on him and he suffered severe head injuries.
What did the witness say?A witness said police officers and members of the public rushed towards the ride without regard for their own safety. “The prompt action of the police helped save several lives,” he said.
Police said Inspector Prasad joined the Haryana Armed Police in 1989 and served for 36 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son, unmarried and students.
