Man dragged across floor as amusement ride breaks down at fair, riders yell in panic. Viral video

A fun evening at a local fair turned into a nightmare when a merry-go-round ride suddenly collapsed mid-spin, sending people into chaos and panic. The terrifying moment, caught on camera, has now the whole internet concerned, raising serious questions about the safety of amusement rides in India.

The video begins with families and children happily enjoying the ride as it spins at full speed. Within seconds, the structure suddenly disrupts, causing the riders to scream and panic. What was supposed to be a joyful moment quickly turned into a frightening disaster.
After the swing collapsed, one man was dragged along the ground as the ride kept spinning. In the video, another man is seen rushing in to help, but the motion of the broken swing almost pulls him down as wel;a nd he escaped an accident. Eventually, the crowd gathered around, and the ride was brought to a halt amid sheer panic.

Shared on Instagram, the video came with the caption, “Are these rides properly inspected before being opened to the public? Who ensures safety standards at temporary amusement setups? And how many more such accidents before stricter checks become a norm?”

Social media in disbelief

The shocking accident has now made people question whether any safety inspections are carried out before the rides are opened to the public. Social media is flooded with outrage and disbelief, with many even slamming authorities and event organisers for negligence and poor maintenance. One user commented, “They just charge huge amounts, no maintenance!” while another said, “Is liye hum jhula nahi jhulte… safety ka kuch thikana nahi iss desh mein.”