Six hurt in roller coaster and carousel accidents at Basel Autumn Fair
A roller coaster cart apparently collided with another after developing problems with its braking system.
Sunday 29 October 2017 13:57, UK
Six people have been injured in a roller coaster crash and an accident on a merry-go-round at a fair in the Swiss city of Basel.
One cart collided with another on the roller coaster at the Basel Autumn Fair, with the crash blamed on technical problems with the brakes, according to SRF television.
One woman was seriously injured in the accident on Saturday night and was treated in hospital. Four others were also injured and treated at the scene.
Separately, a man was injured when he was thrown to the ground while exiting a merry-go-round. He was also taken to hospital.
SRF said that police had launched an investigation into the incidents.
The fair is Switzerland's biggest, with around 500 stands and amusement activities.