Playground facilities collapse at Surajkund Mela in Haryana: One killed, many injured | India News

New Delhi: A policeman dies, several injured after swing collapses at Surajkund Mela HaryanaIt’s Faridabad on Saturday.Faridabad Deputy Commissioner Ayush Sinha said the incident occurred around 6.15 pm when the swing suddenly tilted and collapsed while someone was on the swing. Among the victims was a police inspector who died while trying to save others.“A police inspector was declared dead. He tried to save people when the ride started tilting, but part of the ride hit him on the face and head. Around 13 people were injured and have been admitted to hospital. Others are undergoing treatment,” Sinha said.The authorities said action would be taken against the joyride operators. “An FIR will be registered and an investigation will be conducted,” the deputy commissioner added.Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed condolences over the incident. “I am extremely saddened by the accident that took place during the Surajkund Mela in Faridabad. I express my deep condolences to the family of the person who lost his life in this accident,” he said.The Chief Minister further said that officials have been directed to ensure that the injured receive proper and immediate treatment. Surajkund Mela is one of the largest cultural fairs in the country, attracting thousands of visitors every year.