Several children and women were injured after a ride at a 'Disneyland fair' collapsed in Bihar's Sasaram on Friday, officials said. The incident occurred during the fair, causing panic among visitors. The injured were immediately rushed to the Sadar Hospital in Sasaram for treatment, according to news agency ANI.
Hospital Response
Dr Manish Kumar confirmed that the injured were being treated at the hospital. 'Some children and women sustained injuries following an accident at Disneyland. They are currently undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital,' he said. Medical staff were attending to the injured, and the hospital was on alert to handle the situation.
Casualties and Investigation
The exact number of injured persons was not immediately known, but reports suggest several people were hurt. Authorities are yet to ascertain the cause of the ride collapse. Local authorities are expected to launch a thorough investigation into the incident to determine what led to the accident and to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as the ride gave way, with people screaming and rushing to help those trapped. Emergency services responded quickly, and the injured were provided with immediate medical attention. The fair organizers have been asked to cooperate with the investigation.
This incident has raised concerns about safety measures at temporary fairs and amusement rides. Officials have assured that strict action will be taken against those found negligent. Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
