💨 Abstract

On August 1, 2025, the "360 Big Pendulum" ride at an amusement park in Taif, Saudi Arabia, collapsed, injuring 23 people. The accident occurred when the ride's pendulum arm snapped, causing the passenger section to crash to the ground. The Taif governor ordered an investigation and the park's closure. Some injured received on-site first aid, while others were hospitalized. There were no reported fatalities.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff