Ride collapses in India, police officer dies

A cabin on a ride at an Indian amusement park malfunctioned at maximum height. At the time of collapse, it continued rotating, causing the structure to fall and severely break apart. A police officer died while attempting to rescue trapped visitors. A total of 13 people were injured. The exact number of victims and the severity of their injuries have not yet been clarified. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

Context

The incident is less severe than a shooting but falls into the category of amusement ride accidents, which individually are not so rare.