New Delhi, July 31 -- In Saudi Arabia, at least 23 people were injured, some seriously, after a ride broke down at Green Mountain Park near Taif. The accident happened on July 31, the Khaleej Times reported.

A video on social media showed people enjoying the '360 Degrees' ride when the central pole suddenly snapped in two. The ride collapsed with a loud crash while people were still on it.

Some were hit by the broken parts of the ride while others got injured after falling from their seats. Witnesses said the pole recoiled at high speed and struck people on the opposite side.

Several hospitals in Taif declared a Code Yellow and treated the injured, who were first helped on the spot. Emergency teams and security officials reached the sc...