Amusement park ride snaps mid-air in Saudi Arabia, injuring 23

At least 23 people were injured, three of them critically, after a thrill ride malfunctioned at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred when the pendulum-style attraction known as '360 Degrees' snapped in half mid-cycle while carrying dozens of riders. Footage circulating on social media shows the ride breaking apart at the peak of its arc, sending the structure crashing into its own support pillar and triggering chaos among park visitors. Fragments from the broken ride also struck several bystanders standing nearby. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the cause of the collapse.

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