In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradeshs Lakhimpur Kheri district, a 13-year-old girls joyful outing at a village fair turned into a terrifying ordeal. The mishap occurred on a Ferris wheel at the Rakehti village fair in the Nighasan area, where the girls ride was abruptly jolted, leaving her dangling 60 feet above the ground and screaming for help.The teenager, who was enjoying the fair, lost her balance after the sudden jolt caused her to slip out of the gondola she was seated in. Clinging desperately to an iron rod, she was left dangling mid-air, visibly terrified, as onlookers watched in horror.The girl got hung up on the big swing at the fair and kept swinging for about a minute, Lakhimpur Khiripic.twitter.com/nzNCIqkrYA— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) December 5, 2024Harrowing incident on the ferris wheelA chilling video of the incident, which has since surfaced online, shows the girl hanging precariously from the towering structure. The footage captures the panic and tension among the fairgoers as they realise the gravity of the situation.Fortunately, quick-thinking operators rotated the Ferris wheel back to its original position, allowing her to be rescued unharmed. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Rajiv Nigam confirmed to the media that the teenager was safe following the incident.Unauthorized operation sparks probeIt has been revealed that the giant Ferris wheel was operating without the required permissions. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the ride was functional despite lacking authorization. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety regulations at local fairs.Similar incident in KannaujThis is not the first time a Ferris wheel has caused distress in Uttar Pradesh. Just weeks ago, in Kannauj district, a 14-year-old girl sustained severe injuries when her hair became entangled in the rides mechanisms, resulting in her scalp being ripped off.
