Fairground Ride Collapse Injures Schoolchildren in India

At least fourteen schoolchildren were injured after a fairground swing collapsed mid-ride at the Maharaj No Melo fair in Jhabua, India. The incident has raised fresh concerns about fairground accident in India cases and the safety standards of temporary amusement rides.

Witnesses said the children screamed in panic as the ride malfunctioned, throwing them against a metal frame before the structure fell onto them.

The ride involved was a dragon-shaped swing, commonly known as a Columbus or Dragon Swing. According to officials, it broke while operating at high speed near the Government School of Excellence in Jhabua.

Among those injured were thirteen girls and one boy. The collapse caused multiple bruises and fractures, prompting an immediate rescue effort by locals and fellow fairgoers.

The injured children were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. District Collector Neha Meena confirmed that two of the girls sustained serious injuries and are being closely monitored by medical personnel.

“If necessary, they may be transferred to intensive care,” she said.

The remaining children were reported to be in stable condition after receiving treatment for their injuries.

Authorities launched a prompt investigation into the fairground accident in India, dispatching engineers, police officers, and officials from the power board to inspect the site and determine what caused the failure.