One Dead, Seven Injured After Ohio State Fair Ride Malfunctions

Thursday, July 27th, 2017 Liability

The Columbus Division of Fire says one person is dead and five critically injured after a ride malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair. The deceased is an 18-year-old man. None of the victims have been identified. Battalion Chief Steve Martin said two people are in stable condition. One of those injured is a 13-year-old child. The others are adults. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center confirmed on Twitter that they had received 3 patients. Martin says one of the rows of seats on the Fire Ball ride “snapped off.”

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http://nbc4i.com/2017/07/26/columbus-fire-responding-to-reported-ride-malfunction-at-ohio-state-fair/

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