Overview

• The central support pole of the ‘360 Degrees’ pendulum ride fractured in two mid-swing, causing the attraction to collapse and fling riders toward the ground.
• Twenty-three park visitors were injured, including three critically, and were treated on-site by emergency crews before transfer to Taif hospitals, with no fatalities reported.
• Footage of the collapse went viral on social media, fueling public concern over ride safety and prompting widespread calls for accountability.
• Governor Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud bin Abdulaziz ordered Green Mountain Park closed and launched a full investigation into the mechanical failure.
• The accident has accelerated efforts to strengthen maintenance protocols and regulatory inspections across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing amusement park industry.