This is the moment a fairground swing suddenly collapses mid-ride, injuring 14 schoolchildren.

 

The children screamed in terror as they were thrown into the metal frame as it collapsed on top of them at the Maharaj No Melo fair in Jhabua, India.

 

Officials said the dragon-shaped swing, also known as a Columbus or Dragon Swing, snapped while operating at a high speed near the Government School of Excellence.

 

 

 

All the injured children were students at the school – thirteen girls and one boy were hurt when the structure gave way.

 

Local residents and fairgoers assisted in rescuing the injured and rushed them to the hospital.

 

District Collector Neha Meena said two girls suffered serious injuries and were being closely monitored by doctors, with the possibility of transfer to intensive care if required.

 

The remaining children were treated for fractures and bruises and were reported to be stable.

 

Authorities ordered an immediate investigation into the incident, with engineers, police, and electricity board officials sent to examine the fairground.