Watch: Dragon Swing snaps in Madhya Pradesh’s Jhabua, 14 schoolchildren injured

• A swing collapse at Jhabua fair injured 14 students, including 13 girls
• Two girls suffered serious injuries and may be shifted to ICU
• Officials are investigating the accident and possible negligence

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What began as a fun outing ended in panic on Monday when a giant swing snapped and collapsed at a fair in Jhabua town, Madhya Pradesh, injuring 14 students from a local government school, including 13 girls, officials said.

District Collector Neha Meena said the accident involved a ‘Dragon Swing’ installed at the ‘Maharaj No Melo’ (Maharaj’s Fair), being held near the Government School of Excellence in Jhabua. The swing reportedly gave way while it was in operation, triggering chaos at the venue.

🚨 Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh: A swing ride collapsed at a local fair, leaving around two dozen children injured. 15 kids have been admitted to the district hospital, and 7–8 are said to be in critical condition. SP & SDM reached the hospital. pic.twitter.com/EqizlaaaGa

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She said 14 children riding on the swing - 13 girls and one boy - all students of the School of Excellence, were injured in the accident and admitted to the Jhabua district hospital, according to PTI.

After meeting the children admitted to the hospital, Meena was quoted by PTI as saying, "Two girls complained of serious injuries. Doctors are monitoring their health." If necessary, both girls will be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), stated the collector.

घायल बच्चों से मिलने रात्रि में जिला अस्पताल पहुँचीं कलेक्टर#Jhabua#JansamparkMPhttps://t.co/h687xeJS9xpic.twitter.com/h7DB6WTDix — Collector Jhabua (@collectorjhabua) January 19, 2026

The collector said an administrative team has been sent to the accident site to investigate, and if any negligence is found in allowing operation of the swing, necessary action will be taken against those involved.

According to eyewitnesses, the "Dragon Swing," packed with schoolchildren, collapsed while descending rapidly.

They said people attending the fair pulled the injured children out and assisted the administration in taking them to the hospital.