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Terrifying footage showing a flying saucer ride snapping in half while swinging mid-air at a funfair in Uzbekistan has made headlines this week
Metro reported that a 19-year-old girl was killed in the tragedy, which took place at Istiklol Amusement Park in Jizzakh on Friday, 28 June.
Seven others survived the incident.
Image via Noy/YouTube
Image via Noy/YouTube
Riders were strapped in and flung into the air when the metal arm broke apart at a height of 23ft (approximately 7m), sending its passengers crashing to the ground
Bystanders could be heard screaming in the background during the 17-second video.
It ended with the seating platform collapsing on the ground.
Image via Noy/YouTube
The ride was reportedly installed in March this year
Metro revealed that a critical report regarding the amusement park's safety emerged in May.
In July 2017, a similar tragedy occurred when an 18-year-old boy was killed after a ride malfunctioned at Ohio State Fair.
News 5 Cleveland reported that Tyler Jarrell was pronounced dead at the scene.
