News: Man dies on fair ride

Posted at 1:48 AM EDT (0548 GMT)

Sep. 20th, 2004 -- A man died on a local fair ride. The ride had a mechanical failure and broke apart during operation. Many people suffered injuries and needed to be hospitalized. One man died at the hospital, while another person is in serious condition.

"It was really just a nightmare, a lot of children crying, mothers crying, more blood than I've ever seen," said Kathleen Madaus, a local witness. Her daughter Elizabeth also witnessed the accident. "I saw him about a foot off the ground and land on his face," Elizabeth said. "There were like 5-year-olds who had to see that and I feel bad for them."

The local authorities took the ride operator down to the station for questioning. The fair company that owns the ride said they would release no comment until the investigation is fully complete. One of the cars on the ride is visibly damaged.

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