A woman has shared her terrifying ordeal after she narrowly escaped death on a fairground ride, describing the moment she felt herself slipping from the safety harness.
In a chilling account, the victim revealed how she was left dangling mid-air as the ride continued to operate, with onlookers screaming in horror. "I genuinely thought I was going to die," she said, recalling the heart-stopping incident.
The Moment She Lost Grip
According to her testimony, the ride had just begun when she realised the safety bar was not secure. "I felt it loosen, and before I knew it, I was slipping out," she explained. "I clung on for dear life as the ride spun faster."
Bystanders React in Shock
Witnesses described the scene as "utter chaos," with people shouting for the ride to be stopped. One attendee said, "We all screamed—it was like something out of a nightmare." Emergency services were called, but miraculously, the woman managed to hold on until the ride was halted.
Safety Concerns Raised
The incident has sparked renewed debate over fairground ride safety regulations in the UK. Experts are urging stricter inspections, while campaigners call for better enforcement of existing rules. "This could have ended in tragedy," said one safety advocate.
The woman, still shaken by the event, is now campaigning for improved ride safety to prevent similar near-fatal accidents. "No one should go through what I did," she said.
