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At least 23 people, including several young women, were injured—three critically—after a catastrophic ride failure at an amusement park in Taif, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday evening. The park, located in the Al Hada district of the popular mountain resort city, was quickly shut down by Saudi authorities following the incident.
Eyewitnesses reported a scene of chaos as the ride, filled with visitors, suddenly collapsed mid-operation. Screams of terror echoed through the park as the structure gave way, sending riders plummeting and alarming bystanders.
Emergency responders from the Saudi Civil Defence and the Saudi Red Crescent arrived promptly, securing the area and rushing the injured to nearby hospitals. Authorities confirmed that three victims are currently in critical condition and under intensive medical care.
In response to the incident, officials have ordered the immediate closure of the amusement park while a formal investigation is underway. Teams from the General Entertainment Authority, municipal agencies, and security services are now examining whether the park complied with safety standards and technical regulations.
The incident sparked a national outcry after chilling footage of the collapse went viral on social media, capturing the exact moment the ride gave way and the crowd’s horrified reactions. The viral clip has intensified public concern over safety protocols in entertainment venues across the Kingdom.
Officials have pledged transparency and swift action as investigations progress.
