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L'Orient-Le Jour
a day ago
- Entertainment
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Accident at amusement park in Taif injures 23
At least 23 people were injured, including four seriously, in an accident Wednesday at Green Mountain Park amusement park in Taif, western Saudi Arabia, local media reported Thursday. Widely shared videos on social media show a thrill ride called "Game 360," consisting of a circular platform where visitors are seated, suspended from a giant mechanical arm that swings up and down. The sudden breakage of this mechanical arm reportedly caused the entire installation to crash violently to the ground, with visitors still on board. Saudi channel Al-Arabiya said on X that the accident left "23 injured (...) including 4 seriously (...) in an accident in Taif," while the newspaper Okaz reported "more than 23 injured." Al-Arabiya added that the park had been closed and that an investigation had been launched. Saudi Arabia is expanding entertainment and leisure projects as part of efforts to diversify an economy long reliant on oil. Among the main projects is the Qiddiya entertainment park, which will cover 500,000 square meters near the capital.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Video: Horror at Saudi amusement park as ride snaps mid-air with people on board
Horror at Saudi amusement park as ride snaps mid-air with people on board (Photos: Twitter) India Today Trending Desk Thrill ride collapsed mid-air at Green Mountain Park, Taif At least 23 injured in the accident on July 31 Central support pole of '360 Degrees' ride snapped suddenly A terrifying video of a thrill ride collapsing mid-air at an amusement park near Taif, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media. The incident took place at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area on July 31 and has left at least 23 people injured, The Khaleej Times reports citing Saudi Arabia daily Okaz. The footage shows riders enjoying the '360 Degrees' rideâ€'a pendulum-style attractionâ€'swinging back and forth when the central support pole suddenly snaps in half. The arm of the ride crashes down with a deafening thud, sending people hurtling down while still strapped into their seats. Witnesses at the scene reported that the pole broke with such force that its sharp recoil struck passengers seated on the opposite side. Others sustained wounds from the impact of the fall or from being thrown about as the ride collapsed. According to Okaz, local hospitals in Taif were placed on high alert and declared a Code Yellow emergency. Medical teams treated victims at the scene before transferring them to hospitals for further care. Emergency responders arrived immediately, and authorities have launched an urgent investigation to identify the cause of the catastrophic mechanical failure. The ride has been shut down, and safety inspections are underway across the park. A terrifying video of a thrill ride collapsing mid-air at an amusement park near Taif, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media. The incident took place at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area on July 31 and has left at least 23 people injured, The Khaleej Times reports citing Saudi Arabia daily Okaz. The footage shows riders enjoying the '360 Degrees' rideâ€'a pendulum-style attractionâ€'swinging back and forth when the central support pole suddenly snaps in half. The arm of the ride crashes down with a deafening thud, sending people hurtling down while still strapped into their seats. Witnesses at the scene reported that the pole broke with such force that its sharp recoil struck passengers seated on the opposite side. Others sustained wounds from the impact of the fall or from being thrown about as the ride collapsed. According to Okaz, local hospitals in Taif were placed on high alert and declared a Code Yellow emergency. Medical teams treated victims at the scene before transferring them to hospitals for further care. Emergency responders arrived immediately, and authorities have launched an urgent investigation to identify the cause of the catastrophic mechanical failure. The ride has been shut down, and safety inspections are underway across the park. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Shocking video shows ride malfunction in Saudi Arabia amusement park, dozens hurt
A shocking video shows an amusement park ride malfunctioning, injuring at least 23 people at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area near Taif in Saudi Arabia. In videos on social media sites, amusement park goers can be seen on the thrill ride when the central pole breaks into two halves. As young men and women were enjoying the swinging ride, their shouts and laughter filled the air. Suddenly, the ride's arm snapped, and it collapsed with a loud noise, and the riders were still sitting on it. Saudi Arabia's news media reported the riders suffered moderate to severe injuries. Eyewitness accounts have shed light on the terrifying incident involving the amusement park ride known as '360 Degrees', which left several people injured.(X/@shukrey7) Eyewitness accounts have shed light on the terrifying incident involving the amusement park ride known as '360 Degrees', which left several people injured, Khaleej Times reported. The injuries reportedly occurred when a mechanical failure caused the ride's pole to suddenly recoil at a dangerously high speed, striking individuals seated on the opposite side. In addition to the direct impact, some passengers were injured after falling from their seats while the ride was still in motion, adding to the chaos and confusion. According to details reported by Okaz, the situation escalated rapidly, prompting several hospitals in the Taif region to declare a Code Yellow emergency. Medical teams on site administered first aid to the injured before they were transferred to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The scale of the emergency response highlighted the seriousness of the malfunction. Security forces and emergency responders arrived at the scene quickly, working to secure the area and assist the wounded. Meanwhile, relevant authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the cause of the ride's malfunction, aiming to determine what went wrong and prevent similar incidents in the future.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
23 Escape Death As Amusement Park Ride Comes Crashing Down In Saudi Arabia
Last Updated: A ride malfunction at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, injured 23 people, with three in critical condition. The ride's central pole snapped. Saudi Arabia Ride Accident: In a horrific and tragic incident, at least 23 people were injured, three of whom in critical condition, after an amusement park ride malfunctioned and collapsed in Saudi Arabia's Taif on Thursday (local time). The incident took place at Green Mountain Park in the Al Hada area of Taif on Thursday when the central pole of the ride, known as '360 Degrees', suddenly snapped while in motion, Khaleej Times reported. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media showing the central pole of the ride snapping in two parts. At the time of the incident, several young men and women were on the ride. Suddenly, there is a crackling sound, snapping the ride's arm in half, and it collapses with a massive thump, with riders — screaming and praying– still onboard. An amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia came apart mid-ride, injuring at least 23 people, with three in critical condition. The incident occurred at the Green Mountain Park in Taif, east of Mecca. Saudi authorities launched an investigation into the incident. — Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران (@ariel_oseran) July 31, 2025 Several eyewitnesses told the news outlet that the ride's pole recoiled at high speed, striking some individuals standing on the opposite side. Others were hurt after falling while still seated in the ride. Okaz reported. An investigation has been launched to find out the reason for the collapse. A similar incident took place in Delhi in April this year, when a a roller coaster accident at Fun N Food Water Park near Kapashera in South West Delhi collapsed. A 24-year-old woman died in the incident. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Saudi Arabia: Terrifying video shows ride snapping in half with riders onboard in Taif
At least 23 people sustained injuries, some seriously, when an amusement park ride at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area near Taif in Saudi Arabia malfunctioned with riders aboard. In videos that circulated on social media sites on Thursday, July 31, park guests can be seen on a popular thrill ride when the central pole snapped in two halves. Clips showed a number of young men and women enjoying the ride as it swung back and forth amid shouts and laughter. Suddenly, the ride's arm cracked, causing it to collapse with a massive thump along with the riders still onboard, resulting in injuries that ranged from moderate to severe, reported Okaz, a popular daily in Saudi Arabia. Watch the videos below: Ù�اساذر Ù�ارب اÙ�Ù�Ù� بخÙ�ر Ù�سÙ�اÙ�Ø© Ù�Ø°Ù� اÙ�عاب Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�ذزÙ� اÙ�جبÙ� اÙ�اخضر Ù�Ù� اÙ�طائÙ� طاØØ° اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� عÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�ا Ù�اس Ù�Ù�عبÙ�Ù� Ø´Ù�Ù�Ù�ا اÙ�Ù�Ù� طار Ù�ارب Ù�اÙ�Ù�Ù� Ø´Ù�Ø¡ Ù�بخÙ�ر Ù�سÙ�Ù�Ù� ð��¨ð��¨ — عبداÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�اÙ� اÙ�ØارثÙ� (@alharthi_26) July 31, 2025 #اÙ�Ù�دا Ù�Ù� #اÙ�طائÙ� Ù�أسÙ�ر اÙ�Øادث عÙ� 23 إصابةØ� بÙ�Ù�Ù�ا 3 ØاÙ�اذ خطÙ�رة. — Ù�جذÙ�عÙ�ا (@KSASociety) July 30, 2025 Eyewitnesses reported that the injuries on the ride, known as '360 Degrees', occurred when the ride's pole recoiled at high speed, striking individuals on the opposite side. Others were hurt after falling while still seated in the ride. According to information obtained by Okaz, several hospitals in Taif declared a Code Yellow emergency and received injured passengers who were initially treated at the scene before being transferred. Security and emergency services responded swiftly to the incident, while relevant authorities have launched an urgent investigation to determine the exact cause of the malfunction.
