Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Pendulum Ride Collapses in Saudi Arabia, Injuring Over 20
Imagine a big swing called a pendulum ride at an amusement park.
One day, while people were enjoying the ride, it suddenly broke apart while it was in the air!
Over 20 people got hurt in the accident.
Some got help right away, but others had to go to the hospital.
The place where this happened is called Taif, in Saudi Arabia.
Now, the park is closed, and the government is trying to figure out why this happened so they can make sure it doesn't happen again.
A pendulum ride in an amusement park in Saudi Arabia collapsed mid-air.
The incident occurred in the Al-Hada area of Taif on Wednesday.
More than 20 people were injured in the ride's collapse.
Some injured received first aid at the park, others were hospitalized.
The park has been closed, and an investigation has been ordered by the Taif Governor.
- Who
- More than 20 people were injured
- What
- A pendulum ride collapsed mid-air.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Al-Hada area of Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Why
- An investigation has been ordered to determine the cause.
- Location
- Al-Hada, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Type of incident
- Pendulum ride collapse
- Injuries
- More than 20
- Fatalities
- None reported
- Response
- Park closed, investigation ordered
- Ride Name
- 360 Big Pendulum