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- On Sunday, Aug. 17, four people were injured when a spinning tower drop ride crashed to the ground at a fair in India
- According to the Associated Press, the injured included two children, with all four transported to the hospital for treatment
- A shocking video of the moment shows people screaming as the ride malfunctions and smashes to the ground
Four people have been injured after a ride unexpectedly collapsed at a fair in western India, according to reports.
On Sunday, Aug. 17, a spinning tower drop ride came crashing to the ground at a fair in Navsari City in Gujarat state, per the Associated Press.
According to the outlet, the four injured included two children and a man and a woman. Authorities said they were rushed to the hospital for treatment, per the outlet.
A Viral Press video captured the moment that the colorful carousel ride was spinning around a steel pillar when suddenly a loud sound was heard and the platform that passengers were strapped onto dropped 50 feet.
People can be heard in the footage screaming amid the shocking incident as onlookers watched from below,
According to the AP, local officials said they were investigating if the ride had passed safety checks and secured a permit to operate.
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The Bilimora Fire Department and Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Monday, Aug. 18. The Somnath Temple has also been contacted for comment.
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