NIGHTMARE

Horrifying Moment Theme Park Ride Splits in Two in Mid-Air

Twenty-three people were hospitalized after the ride smashed into its own support pillar.

Three people were left critically injured after a terrifying malfunction at a theme park in Saudi Arabia. The shocking incident saw a ride collapse in mid-air and split into two as it smashed into its own support pillar before slamming to the ground. Shocking footage captured the moment the “360 Degrees” ride at the Green Mountain Theme Park in the Saudi city of Taif let out a loud cracking noise as it reached its peak height before swinging violently into the support pillar. Screams from those on the ride turned to desperate cries as the structure split into two, hurling debris and leaving riders dangling in their harnesses. The impact caused the ride to lurch upward again, exacerbating the chaos as the people onboard hit the ground with a sickening thud. Eyewitnesses reported the pillar “recoiled at high speed,” striking bystanders nearby as it flew from the ride. Twenty-three victims were onboard the ride as it plummeted towards the ground, and received on-site first aid treatment before being rushed to a nearby hospital. The theme park was immediately shut down following the incident as authorities launched an investigation, with the city of Taif declaring a Code Yellow emergency, which indicates a lockdown but no immediate danger.

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