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Panic at Fair as "Well of Death" Rider Engulfed in Flames
26 Oct
Summary
- Motorcyclist sustained burn injuries during a stunt.
- Vehicle caught fire, falling into the 20-feet high structure.
- No casualties reported despite audience panic and a vehicle fire.
Panic ensued late Sunday at a Durga Puja fair in Burmamines when a motorcyclist performing in the Maut Ka Kuan sustained burn injuries. The rider was circling the 20-feet high cylindrical structure at high speed when her two-wheeler's engine emitted smoke and sparks, igniting into flames. The burning motorcycle then fell into the base of the well.
Hundreds of spectators on an elevated platform screamed and rushed to exit as the vehicle became engulfed. Fortunately, support staff promptly used sand and water to douse the fire, preventing its spread to the dry wooden structure and averting a larger disaster. The motorcyclist was reported safe, with no casualties or injuries among the audience. Police are investigating the cause, suspecting a fuel leak or technical malfunction. The fair's permission was valid until Sunday.
