Terrifying moment amusement park ride crashes down in India
Terrifying moment Indian funfair ride crashes down, killing two people and injuring 29 others
Two people were killed when joyride's load-bearing cable snapped in Gujarat
The pendulum-like swinging carriage fell from a height of around 20 ft
Victims identified as Manali Rajvadi, 24, and Mohammed Zaid Momin, 22
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has ordered an inquiry into the accident
By SOPHIE TANNO FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 09:44 BST, 15 July 2019 | UPDATED: 11:14 BST, 15 July 2019
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This is the terrifying moment a funfair ride crashed down killing two people and injuring 29 others in western India.
The incident took place on Sunday at Balvatika Amusement Park near Kanakaria lake in Gujarat state's Ahmedabad city.
The horrific video shows the joyride, named 'Discovery', coming down after its load-bearing cable snapped when the pendulum-like carriage was swinging around 20 ft above the ground.
Two people were killed and more than 29 people were injured in the accident. There were 31 people inside the ride during the time of the crash.
Terrifying footage shows the moment a funfair ride crashed down killing two people and injuring 29 others in western India +6
Terrifying footage shows the moment a funfair ride crashed down killing two people and injuring 29 others in western India
The horrific video shows the joyride, named 'Discovery', coming down after its load-bearing cable snapped when the pendulum-like carriage was swinging around 20 feet above the ground +6
The horrific video shows the joyride, named 'Discovery', coming down after its load-bearing cable snapped when the pendulum-like carriage was swinging around 20 feet above the ground
At least three among the 29 injured are in critical condition, after the ride collapsed at around 5.40pm, prompting park authorities to vacate the area +6
At least three among the 29 injured are in critical condition, after the ride collapsed at around 5.40pm, prompting park authorities to vacate the area
Footage also shows rescue officials pulling out the injured people from the ride.
The victims were identified as Manali Rajvadi, 24, and Mohammed Zaid Momin, 22. At least three among the 29 injured are in critical condition.
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The accident occurred at 5.40pm, prompting park authorities to get the crowd to vacate the spot.
According to officials, the contract for the joyride in the amusement park was given to Superstar Amusement Private Limited.
