Watch the terrifying moment a cable car at a Christmas fairground collapses in front of stunned spectators.
Several people were injured when a party car crashed in Acapulco, southern Mexico.
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Footage shows the Eiffel Tower ride's massive central pylon beginning to tip over – almost in slow motion – before crashing into the Christmas exhibit below.
Several cable cars suspended by the pole fall from view down in the chaos.
Concerned witnesses are rushing to the site to help the wounded.
A video of the aftermath shows wounded people lying among a tangle of metal and cables.
Candyflowers and popcorn scattered on the floor.
At least two people were confirmed to have been taken to hospital with injuries, although some reports say up to five were injured.
Several others were in shock but were treated at the scene.
The cause of the tower's collapse is unclear, but investigations are continuing to determine what went wrong.
The horrific accident raised questions among exhibition organizers and local authorities about safety standards.
The local council called for calm and assured the public that strict safety measures had been taken to prevent any similar accident from occurring.
The exhibition has been suspended until further notice.
Two years ago, another fairground ride caused more chaos when it fell to the ground, and it was all caught on camera.
More than 50 people were injured when a car crashed at the Dussehra Fairgrounds in Mohali, India.
Thrill seekers could be heard screaming as they descended 50 feet to the platform when the ride malfunctioned.
In a video shared on social media, the spinning wheel can be seen spinning before tilting slightly to one side and hitting the platform.
Those tied up are thrown into the attraction, while the others are knocked out of their seats.
Post-accident footage shows terrified witnesses tending to the injured, including a woman tending to a child lying on the ground.
A local police official at the time claimed that organizers were “negligent”, noting that there were no ambulances at the fair.
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