Amusement Park Ride Collapse in Kerala: 5 Injured After Giant Wheel Ride Collapses Near Thiruvananthapuram (Watch Videos)
At least five people were injured on Thursday after a ride collapsed at an amusement park located on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. According to local police, the incident occurred when the ride experienced a sudden mechanical malfunction while in operation. Emergency services and park staff responded immediately to secure the area and assist those affected.
At least five people, including two children, were injured after a giant wheel ride collapsed at an amusement park near Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday afternoon, police said. The incident occurred at Happyland Amusement Park in Vembayam under the Venjaramoodu police station limits. According to officials, the ride malfunctioned while operating during a peak holiday rush, causing part of the structure to collapse. Preliminary findings suggest that a failure in the welding joints and supporting metal frame may have led to the accident.
Police identified the injured as Manorathi (54), Seemani (49), Malini (49), Shyam Daniel (14), and Rose (16), all residents of Nagercoil in neighbouring Tamil Nadu who were visiting the amusement park as tourists. Joyride Turns Into Nightmare in Solapur: 1 Dead, 4 Injured After Octopus Ride Collapses Mid-Air at Sayajiraje Water Park in Akluj; Shocking Video Surfaces.
Amusement Park Ride Collapse in Kerala
Officials said some of the injured were admitted to private hospitals, while at least one person was shifted to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital for further treatment. Initial reports indicated that one of the victims was in critical condition, though authorities later said the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Witnesses and preliminary police findings indicated that the iron support frame of the ride snapped suddenly while passengers were on board. Reports suggest that around 15 people were on the ride when the structure partially collapsed. Jhabua Amusement Ride Collapse Video: 14 Schoolchildren Injured After Dragon Swing Collapses at ‘Maharaj No Melo’ Fair in Madhya Pradesh.
Emergency responders and police personnel reached the site shortly after the accident and evacuated the injured passengers. The damaged ride has since been cordoned off as authorities examine the cause of the malfunction.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on possible structural or maintenance failures. Authorities are expected to inspect the ride’s maintenance records and safety compliance procedures as part of the probe.
The accident has raised fresh concerns about safety standards and routine inspections at amusement parks during the busy vacation season in Kerala. Officials have not yet confirmed whether the amusement park will remain operational pending the investigation.
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