The swing ride collapse at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Haryana has once again drawn attention to a long trail of accidents involving amusement rides, ropeways and adventure attractions across India. The latest incident occurred at the mela venue in Faridabad on Saturday when a giant swing malfunctioned and collapsed. Over the years, fairs, amusement parks and ropeways across the country have repeatedly reported mechanical failures, and lapses in safety protocols. The incident occurred when Trisha Bijwe, a resident of Nagpur, was midway through a zipline ride during a family vacation in Himachal Pradesh. In Udaipur in 2018, two riders collided mid-air during a zipline ride at Chirwa Ghat after officials failed to assess wind conditions and released a second rider prematurely.

Source: The Telegraph February 08, 2026 12:10 UTC