Two girls injured when swing ride lowers into the ground [January 8, 2026] An aerial swing ride lowered into the ground at an amusement park in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia on January 7. According to local reports, two girls received minor injuries on the Chinese built ride located at the 'City Hub' amusement park when they were flung into the ground. Family members were said to have transported the injured to a local hospital with one girl receiving a broken leg. The ride features rotating chairs that l

Man falls from ride [August 28, 2024] A man has fallen from a carnival ride in Mexico. The ride, known as a Trabant, appears to be rotating above the manufacturer recommended speed. Trabant was manufactured by Chance Rides of Witchita in the 1970's. Further details including injuries to the male victim and any investigations remain unknown at this time. | Amusement Ride Accidents

3 injured in chair swing malfunction; witness statement [August 18, 2024] Three people have been hospitalized after a chair swing ride malfunctioned at Waldameer Park, Erie, Pennsylvania. According to local responders, three people were taken by ambulance to a local hospital with minor injuries after the 'Flying Swings' lowered whilst the chairs were still rotating close to full speed. This caused riders to collide with the ride's fence and staff umbrella. Flying Swings, also known as a wave swi

A giant swing ride collapsed at an amusement park in central India collapsed with dozens of people on board, sending them crashing to the ground. Local media reported that at least 14 pupils were injured in the accident on Monday at Madhya Pradesh state. "There appear to be serious deficiencies. The material used seems weak, and overloading cannot be ruled out," police superintendent Pratipal Singh Mahobia told New Delhi Television. . . . #india #ride #swing #collapse #fair | RTHK English News

25 injured in aerial chair swing collapse [October 31, 2022] 25 people were injured when an aerial swing ride collapsed at a fair in Guerrero, Mexico around midnight Saturday. Emergency services transported the injured to multiple hospitals, where their condition is reported as stable. The Secretary of Civil Protection of Guerrero confirmed the accident occurred at the “Day of the Dead” festival when the ride fell approximately 20 feet (6 meters) with 25 people on board. According to the mayor o