Five people, including two children, were injured after a giant wheel ride collapsed mid-ride at Happyland Amusement Park. The injured are now receiving treatment in a hospital. Authorities have now launched a probe into possible safety lapses and maintenance compliance checks at the park. Here’s what happened during the ride.
Giant Wheel Ride Collapses At Kerala Amusement Park
கேரளாவின் திருவனந்தபுரத்தில் உள்ள பொழுதுபோக்கு பூங்காவில் சுற்றிக்கொண்டிருந்த ராட்டினம் திடீரென உடைந்ததில், தமிழ்நாட்டைச் சேர்ந்த 5 பேர் உட்படப் பலர் காயம். பதறவைக்கும் காட்சி#keralam #ferriswheel pic.twitter.com/aDRJUPdis7
— M.M.NEWS உடனடி செய்திகள் (@rajtweets10) May 28, 2026
Amusement parks are supposed to be fun and safe, but a recent incident in Kerala has once again raised questions about safety, especially for children. On May 28, 2026, at least five people, including two children, were injured after a giant wheel ride collapsed mid-ride. The incident happened at Happyland Amusement Park near Thiruvananthapuram. The video of the incident was posted by X user @rajtweets10.
According to India Today, the mishap occurred around 2 pm during the peak holiday rush. Preliminary findings suggest that a failure in welding joints and the supporting metal structure caused the ride to break apart while it was operating. However, the police have now started an investigation.
Rescue Services Shifted Injured People To The Hospital
According to India Today, the riders fell from the giant wheel when the ride broke apart. The injured have been identified as Manorathi (54), Seemani (49), Malini (49), Shyam Daniel (14) and Rose (16). Rescue services rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals. One of them suffered serious injuries and was shifted to a Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram for specialised treatment.
The remaining injured are stable. However, some of them have sustained fractures and other injuries. A case has now been registered, and officials are examining whether the amusement ride underwent mandatory maintenance inspections and safety certification checks or not. Authorities will take strict action against the management of the amusement park if any negligence or violation of safety norms is found.
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Fortunately, everyone is safe and recovering. We are now awaiting further details on the incident.
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What is an amusement park?
An amusement park is a place with rides, games and entertainment activities for people.