Officials from the State Secretariat for Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection said the accident was caused by a mechanical fault in the ride. The failure caused a sudden loss of stability, sending riders tumbling from their seats while the machine was still in motion. Early reports on social media suggested human error may also have played a role, with witnesses claiming a child approached and interfered with the ride’s controls without supervision, triggering erratic and dangerous movements.
Authorities have launched an investigation and are carrying out safety checks on other rides at the fair. Two of the injured were driven to receive medical care by relatives, while two more were transported by ambulance to the hospital. The condition of those injured has not yet been officially confirmed.
The exact nature of the mechanical fault that caused the ride to break is unknown. It is also unclear whether the child who allegedly interfered with the controls has been identified or if there is any official confirmation of this claim.