Terrifying video captured the moment a fairground ride at a Michigan festival almost ended in tragedy as the entire construction seemed to come loose while people were on it. The Magic Carpet ride was in full swing when its base suddenly appeared to detach from its support with the entire unit almost toppling over at the Traverse City's National Cherry Festival on Thursday night. Other fairgoers rushed to the ride's railings in order to try and produce a counter-balance and stop the the Magic Carpet from from topping over entirely. The ride, which had been in operation for six days of the festival, is no longer being used. The ride is heading back to the manufacturer in an attempt to determined what caused the fault.

Source: Daily Mail July 09, 2021 22:18 UTC