Gate collapse, then swing accident: Two mishaps in one evening at Surajkund mela| India News
A safety lapse at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad came to light when a gate collapsed, injuring two people, including a child, just an hour before a separate swing accident occurred at the venue. According to officials, the iron gate fell unexpectedly due to structural weakness, causing panic among visitors present at the time. The injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where their condition was reported as stable. The incident raised serious questions about crowd management and infrastructure safety at one of Haryana’s most popular cultural events, which attracts thousands of visitors daily. Authorities stated that the damaged gate was removed promptly and an internal review was initiated to assess negligence. Security personnel were instructed to inspect other installations to prevent further mishaps. The back-to-back accidents have sparked concerns among attendees, prompting demands for stricter safety checks and better supervision to ensure visitor safety throughout the fair.
The Key points
- Iron gate collapsed at Surajkund Mela, injuring two people.
- A child was among those hurt in the incident.
- Accident occurred one hour before a swing mishap.
- Structural weakness suspected as cause of gate collapse.
- Injured victims shifted to hospital, condition stable.
- Panic briefly spread among visitors at the venue.
- Authorities removed damaged gate immediately.
- Safety inspections ordered across fair premises.
- Incident raised concerns over crowd and infrastructure management.
- Visitors demanded stronger safety measures at Surajkund Mela.
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