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Jhabua Fair Ride Collapses, Injuring 14 Students

Authorities opened a negligence inquiry following reports the temporary ride was overcrowded.

Overview

  • District collector Neha Meena said the Dragon Swing at the Maharaj No Melo fair collapsed near the Government School of Excellence in Jhabua.
  • Fourteen students — 13 girls and one boy — were admitted to the district hospital, with two reported seriously injured under monitoring for possible ICU care.
  • Police cordoned off the area, emergency teams evacuated riders, and the fair was closed pending the investigation.
  • A magisterial probe panel was formed, CCTV recordings were seized, and the main organiser was questioned over potential safety lapses.
  • Eyewitnesses alleged the ride was overloaded beyond capacity, and early reports citing three injuries were superseded by the official tally.