Chandigarh, Feb. 7 -- A joyous outing turned into a tragedy at the ongoing Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad on Saturday when a high-speed swing collapsed, resulting in the death of a police inspector and leaving 13 others injured.
The deceased has been identified as Inspector Jagdish, the swing-in-charge at the fair, who reportedly succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital.
The incident involved a 'Tsunami' ride, which had 18 passengers onboard at the time of the accident. According to eyewitness accounts, the swing initially got stuck mid-air, prompting a rescue effort by bystanders and security personnel.
Raghav, a shopkeeper at the fair, recounted that as people began screaming for help, he cli...