At least three people have been killed after a theme park ride collapsed in India, it was reported today.

Horrific footage shows the circular pendulum come crashing down from a pole while the ride was in mid-swing, with 31 people onboard.

Of these 31 people, three have reportedly died with 25 more injured.

The theme park, in the city of Ahmedabad, was mostly full of young people in their early twenties, local media reported.

Disturbing images seem to show blood on the seats after people were pulled from the wreckage.


#VIDEO | Chilling video captures the moment the joyride collapsed at an adventure park in Ahmedabad's Maninagar.



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Vijay Nehra, an Ahmedabad official, told local news: “"The police along with the FSL team is investigating the matter.

“Proper treatment is being given to the injured.”

It is not yet known what the condition of the 25 injured people is, but reportedly they were taken to LG Hospital in Maninagar.

Nehra added: “Teams are already on the spot to investigate the exact cause of this accident.

“Also, whether the contractor had acquired permissions and whether these permissions were renewed will be probed.


“Investigations to find out if there was any lack of maintenance will also be carried out.”