Mechanical Ride Collapse at Las Fiestas de Las Flores Leaves Multiple Injured
A mechanical ride collapsed at the Las Fiestas de Las Flores in Nogales, Sonora, leaving several people injured. Among those injured were two rescuers from the local Fire Department who were attempting to rescue others. The incident resulted in the suspension of all mechanical rides by the State Civil Protection Coordination (CEPC) in Sonora.
The ride in question was the Power Surge, a popular attraction at fairs and amusement parks. The exact cause of the collapse is still under investigation, but early reports suggest that the ride may have malfunctioned or suffered some sort of structural failure.
Eyewitnesses reported that the ride suddenly collapsed while people were still on it, sending riders crashing to the ground. The injured were quickly attended to by emergency services, including the two firefighters who were injured while attempting to rescue others. Their current condition is unknown.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of mechanical rides at fairs and amusement parks. While incidents like this are relatively rare, they can be extremely dangerous and potentially deadly. In response to the incident, the CEPC in Sonora has suspended all mechanical rides until further notice, pending a thorough investigation into the cause of the collapse.
As with any mechanical device, regular maintenance and safety inspections are crucial to ensuring the safety of those who use them. It is important that all amusement park and fair operators take these responsibilities seriously, and that local authorities enforce safety regulations to prevent incidents like this from occurring in the future.
Our thoughts are with the injured and their families, and we hope that they will recover quickly from their injuries
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