Kanpur fair ride tilts, 25-30 people rescued
Kanpur, Oct. 23 -- Panic gripped the Armapore Dussehra fair in Kanpur late on Thursday night after a 'giant gravity ride' tilted sharply when its foundation gave way. Around 25 to 30 people, including children, were on board. While police helped in rescue operation, the operator reportedly fled the spot.
Additional DCP (West) Yogesh Kumar said everyone on the ride was safe and no injuries had occurred. Preliminary information suggests the foundation gave way after several passengers shifted to one side. The exact cause remains unknown.
The operator's associates later produced documents claiming that the necessary permissions had been obtained. Kumar said the ride had received departmental approval and, prima facie, the number of passengers was within its prescribed capacity.
The DCP (West) has assigned the inquiry to the additional DCP (West) to determine the cause of the incident and whether safety requirements were followed. Police said further action would depend on the findings. HTC...
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