What happened at the Surajkund Mela?

A giant amusement swing at the Surajkund Mela collapsed mid-air, causing fatalities and injuries. A gate also collapsed earlier in the day.

Who died in the Surajkund Mela swing accident?

Inspector Jagdish Prasad, a 59-year-old police officer who was on duty and attempting to rescue people from the fallen swing, died from his injuries.

Were there other incidents at the Surajkund Mela?

Yes, approximately an hour before the swing collapse, Gate Number 2 of the fairgrounds collapsed, injuring a child and another individual.

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Giant Swing Collapses at Mela, Hero Cop Dies Rescuing Riders

8 Feb

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Summary

A police inspector died while rescuing people from a collapsed swing.
The incident occurred at the Surajkund Mela, injuring at least 11 others.
A gate also collapsed at the fairgrounds earlier, injuring two people.

Giant Swing Collapses at Mela, Hero Cop Dies Rescuing Riders

A horrific accident unfolded at the Surajkund Mela when a giant amusement swing malfunctioned and crashed to the ground on Saturday evening. The catastrophic failure resulted in the death of Inspector Jagdish Prasad, a 59-year-old police officer who was mere weeks away from retirement. He lost his life while bravely attempting to rescue individuals trapped on the ride.

The swing collapsed around 6 pm with approximately 19 people on board, sending screams and panic through the festive atmosphere. At least 11 other individuals, including police personnel and visitors from various locations, sustained injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals. This incident followed another safety failure earlier in the day, when Gate Number 2 of the fairgrounds collapsed, injuring a child and another person.