Thankfully, nobody died.
Snapped in Half
Terrifying video footage going viral on social media shows an amusement park ride splitting in half and collapsing in western Saudi Arabia.
The video shows the "360 Big Pendulum" ride failing dramatically, sending passengers crashing to the ground.
As ABC News reports, the incident occurred in the city of Taif, roughly a 2.5-hour drive east of Jeddah. More than 20 people were injured, forcing the entire amusement park, Green Mountain Resort, to close temporarily.
Local officials have since started an investigation. It's unclear how many of the victims had to be hospitalized. According to USA Today, three people were critically injured.
The horrific incident may be hard to watch — but fortunately, according to experts, the chances of being involved in something similar remain extremely low.
A ride in an amusement park in Saudi Arabia snapped mid-air leaving 23 people injured, three in critical condition. The amusement park in the south-western town of Taif has been closed, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. pic.twitter.com/IvaTqqBbmy — Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) July 31, 2025
Safety First
It's exceedingly rare for amusement park rides to fail and cause injuries, at least in the US.
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