Surajkund Fair swing collapse: The supporting pillar failed and crashed

A video of the incident shows moments before the swing tilted and collapsed to the ground, taking people riding in it with it.

A shocking incident has made the headlines, where on Saturday evening at the Surajkund International Craft Festival in Faridabad, Haryana, a swing ride collapsed. The tragic incident left 13 people injured and one dead, confirmed officials.

A swing ride collapsed at Haryana’s Surajkund Fair.

In the fatal accident that happened with a swing ride’s collapse at the Surajkund International Craft Festival in Faridabad, Haryana, one person died, and 13 people were injured. The deceased has been identified as Inspector Jagdish Prasad Gupta, who was present to ensure the security of the fair, according to reports. Prasad was involved in the rescue work when debris fell on him, and he suffered severe head injuries. The incident occurred between 6 pm and 6.30 pm, and a video of it has now been widely circulated on the internet.

More on the tragic swing ride collapse at Haryana’s fair.

The viral video shows moments before the swing tilted and collapsed to the ground, taking the people in it with it. 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 crash to the ground. According to the police, the swing moved up and down at a breakneck speed when one end suddenly broke, leaving it hanging 2-3 feet above the ground. A senior officer said, “Several people had been taken off the swing, and people nearby supported the fallen portion and helped in rescuing people. Suddenly, the swing broke from the other end as well and fell completely to the ground.”

The swing mishap came barely an hour after Gate number 2 of the fairground reportedly collapsed, injuring a visitor, reports suggested.