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Ferris Wheel Collapse Injures 30 at Uttar Pradesh Fair

4/6/2026

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A 60-foot Ferris wheel collapsed during a temple complex fair in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, injuring at least 30 people, including 10 in critical condition.
The collapse occurred around midnight during the annual temple complex fair.
Eyewitnesses reported creaking noises from the ride before it tipped over.
Local media reported the ride was overloaded, carrying nearly 80 people.
Authorities are examining safety protocols and potential violations by the fair operators.

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A 60-foot Ferris wheel collapsed during a temple complex fair in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, injuring at least 30 people, including 10 in critical condition.
The collapse occurred around midnight during the annual temple complex fair.
Eyewitnesses reported creaking noises from the ride before it tipped over.
Local media reported the ride was overloaded, carrying nearly 80 people.
Authorities are examining safety protocols and potential violations by the fair operators.