nnA pendulum-style ‘360 Degrees’ ride catastrophically snapped at Saudi Arabia’s Green Mountain Park, sending riders plummeting in an accident captured on video. The central support pole fractured mid-swing on July 31, 2025, causing the gondola to detach despite passengers being strapped in. Twenty-three people were injured, including three critically, with additional harm from the recoiling metal structure. Emergency teams provided on-site first aid before hospital transfers while authorities launched an investigation. This follows recent global ride failures, including recurring issues at Cedar Point in Ohio.
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