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Fairground Waltzer Ride Closed After Car Detaches in Edinburgh Near-Miss

A mechanical failure at the Galactic Carnival Festival left three children shaken but uninjured as investigators assess safety protocols and evidence handling.

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Overview

  • A Waltzer car at the Galactic Carnival Festival in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, detached mid-ride on May 10, crashing into a neighboring carriage and a large speaker.
  • Three children, aged 13, 12, and 7, were riding in the detached car but escaped without serious injuries after the collision stopped the vehicle from further danger.
  • Eyewitness footage captured the incident, with one of the children filming the car's detachment and the ensuing chaos.
  • The ride remains shut down for a full investigation, while concerns have been raised about evidence handling after claims that bolts were removed from the scene before documentation.
  • The incident has reignited debates over safety standards and inspection protocols for traveling funfairs in the UK, with local authorities facing scrutiny.