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Ferris wheel basket detaches at Campeche fair; no injuries reported
🇲🇽 Mexico /Disasters & Emergencies

Ferris wheel basket detaches at Campeche fair; no injuries reported

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A basket detached from a Ferris wheel at the Feria del Carmen in Campeche, Mexico, while in operation.
  • The incident occurred Friday night, and no injuries were reported as the basket was empty.
  • Authorities are investigating the mechanical failure, and an extraordinary review of the fair's rides is planned.

A mechanical failure at the Feria del Carmen in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico, led to a Ferris wheel basket detaching Friday night. The incident occurred while the attraction was in operation at the Playa Norte fairgrounds.

Fortunately, the basket fell without any occupants, and no injuries were reported. The ride was immediately stopped, and the area was secured by Civil Protection and emergency personnel. Users on social media claimed they had previously warned the operator about potential issues with the metal structure.

An investigation into the incident is underway, with authorities planning an extraordinary review of all mechanical rides at the fair. The Feria del Carmen, part of the festivities honoring the Virgen del Carmen, runs from July 15 to August 2. The fair is organized by the Municipal Government of Carmen, with "Espectaculares García" operating the rides.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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