12 individuals rushed to hospital following an Orenburg carousel emergency

Moscow, May 6 – Twenty people were injured in an accident in a park in Orenburg, including 12 children, 12 victims were taken to hospital, including a woman in critical condition and a child in serious condition, the rest are in moderate condition, reports the press service of the ministry. reported the Russian Ministry of Health.

On Saturday, in the Orenpark park, there was an emergency on the “Whirlwind” carousel: during the ride, cabins with people fell. According to the latest data, 20 people, including children, were injured, 15 of whom were hospitalized. The mayor’s office reported that the carousel’s fall was due to a malfunction in the mechanism.

It transpires that one woman with multiple injuries is in a critical condition who is in the ICU. The press service added that a 10-year-old boy is also in serious condition, and is also in intensive care. The Ministry of Health stated that ten other patients in moderate condition are receiving treatment in the trauma departments.