Andhra: 25-yr-old loses life after cabin of ride falls mid air

The victim and her friend fell 20 feet to the ground.

Hyderabad: A 25-year-old woman lost her life in a freak accident after the cabin she was riding on a cross-wheel ride detached itself in midair.

The incident occurred at Shilparamam on Tiruchanur Road in Andhra’s Tirupati district. Her friend who was also with her is critically injured.

The victim – Lokeshwari – and her friend Gautami were enjoying the cross-wheel ride when midway through the red the cabin in which they were seated fell off 20 feet to the ground.

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Lokeshwari died on the spot while Gautami was rushed to a nearby hospital where she is undergoing treatment.

On information, Tiruchanur police rushed to the spot and through investigations it was revealed that the cross-wheel ride was not safe for the passengers. Reports indicate the chairs were weak and rusted.

A case of negligence has been registered against the ride manager Prabhakar.