23 Injured After Theme Park Ride Breaks in Half and Crashes to the Ground

A theme park ride at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, broke in half and crashed on July 31, injuring 23 people—three critically. The 360 Degrees ride malfunctioned mid‑air when its central pole snapped, causing the platform and strapped‑in riders to slam into the ground. Bystanders were also hit by debris. Emergency services responded quickly, and hospitals declared a mass casualty alert. Authorities have launched an investigation, People has reported. The incident follows another fatal amusement park accident in India earlier this year.