Horrifying Visuals Emerge As Kerala Fair Ride Malfunctions Mid-Air, 5 Injured Including Child
Horrifying Visuals Emerge As Kerala Fair Ride Malfunctions Mid-Air, 5 Injured Including Child Published By, Last Updated: May 28, 2026, 19:23 IST Kerala amusement park
Horrifying Visuals Emerge As Kerala Fair Ride Malfunctions Mid-Air, 5 Injured Including Child Published By, Last Updated: May 28, 2026, 19:23 IST Kerala amusement park ride accident in Thiruvananthapuram injures five including a child. Police have launched an investigation. The incident took place in Thiruvananthapuram's Venjaramoodu. Five people, including a child, were injured after a ride at an amusement part in Kerala capital broke. The incident took place in Thiruvananthapuram’s Venjaramoodu. Officials saying that the Centrifugal force swing had malfunctioned while in operation, causing it to collapse.
According to ANI, the injured were identified as Manorathi (54), Seemani (49), Malini (49), Shyam Daniel (14) and Rose (16), all tourists from Nagercoil. The officials said that one woman, who suffered serious injuries, was later shifted to the Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, for specialised treatment. The remaining injured persons are reported to be stable, though some sustained fractures and other injuries. The police said further details are awaited, and an investigation is under way. ANI quoted officials stating that they are examining whether the amusement ride has undergone mandatory maintenance inspections and safety certification checks.
Authorities said strict action would be taken if negligence or violation of safety norms is found against the park management. This comes months after one person was killed and 11 were injured affer a swing carrying around 19 people tilted and crashed to the ground during Surajkund International Self-Reliant Crafts Fair. The accident happened just an hour after a gate collapsed at the fairground, injuring two people, including a child. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Thiruvananthapuram, India, India First Published: May 28, 2026, 17:40 IST News cities kochi Horrifying Visuals Emerge As Kerala Fair Ride Malfunctions Mid-Air, 5 Injured Including Child Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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