2 dead, 29 injured as joyride collapses in Gujarat

The joyride was suspended from a pole-like structure which broke down.

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By Web Report

Published: Mon 15 Jul 2019, 7:17 PM

At least two people died and over 29 people were injured after a joyride at an adventure park in Ahmedabad broke on Sunday.

The joyride collapsed at an amusement park near Kankaria riverfront in Ahmedabad on Sunday afternoon.

Vijay Nehra, Commissioner of Municipal Corporation, told ANI: "Police along with the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team is investigating the matter. Proper treatment is being given to injured."

"Swift disaster response and rescue operations were initiated by the AMC's fire department. All HoDs of paediatrics, orthopaedic and surgery departments have reported at the hospital and the injured are being treated. Our first goal is to save as many lives as possible," Nehra was quoted as saying in the Indian Express.

According to officials, the joyride, in the shape of a circular pendulum, was suspended from a pole-like structure which broke down when the ride was functional. The pendulum structure then came crashing on the surface, the report added.

Web Report

Published: Mon 15 Jul 2019, 7:17 PM

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