Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Giant Swing Accident at UP Fair Kills 6-Year-Old Girl
A big swing at a fun fair in India broke and fell down.
A little girl who was near the swing got hurt very badly and sadly passed away.
Five other people who were on the swing also got hurt, but they are okay now.
The police are looking into why the swing broke to make sure this doesn't happen again.
They have talked to the people who were in charge of the ride.
A giant swing at a fair in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed during Kartik Purnima celebrations.
The accident occurred on Wednesday evening, around 6 PM, when the swing's axle broke.
A six-year-old girl died from her injuries, and five other individuals were injured.
Eyewitnesses reported the incident happened suddenly, leading to immediate chaos.
Four people responsible for operating the swing have been detained by police, and an investigation into safety measures is ongoing.
- Who
- A 6-year-old girl and five other fairgoers
- What
- A giant swing collapsed, resulting in the death of one child and injuries to five others.
- When
- Wednesday evening, around 6 PM, during Kartik Purnima celebrations.
- Where
- The Ramghat fair in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The swing's axle broke, causing the structure to collapse.
- Location
- Ramghat fair, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday evening
- Time of Incident
- Around 6 PM
- Cause of Accident
- Swing's axle broke
- Fatalities
- 1 (6-year-old girl)
- Injuries
- 5 others
- Legal Action
- Four individuals detained for negligence; investigation underway