Indian woman severely injured in Ferris wheel accident

Khaosod•International•21h ago

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A 25-year-old Indian woman suffered severe scalp injuries after her hair became entangled in a Ferris wheel mechanism.

•The victim is Bali Maroti Talikote, aged 25.
•The accident occurred on September 11 at an annual children's festival in Phulsawangi, Maharashtra.
•Bali Maroti Talikote's hair became caught in a rotating bearing behind her seat on a Ferris wheel.
•Police and locals rescued Bali Maroti Talikote and transported her to a hospital.

•Bali Maroti Talikote was riding a Ferris wheel at an annual children's festival in Phulsawangi, Maharashtra on September 11.
•The hair of Bali Maroti Talikote became caught and tightly wound around a rotating bearing located behind the seat as the ride rotated.
•The force of the mechanism caused a large section of Bali Maroti Talikote's scalp to be torn away, resulting in severe bleeding.
•Bystanders at the festival shouted and attempted to help Bali Maroti Talikote while she remained trapped in the machinery.
•Police and locals eventually managed to free Bali Maroti Talikote from the ride.
•Bali Maroti Talikote was transported to a hospital and is currently recovering.
•There is currently no information regarding further medical details or measures taken against the ride operator.
•There are no reports indicating whether the event organizers have faced legal action.

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Bali Maroti Talikote(บาลี มาโรติ ตาลิโกต)

A 25-year-old woman who was severely injured after her hair became entangled in a Ferris wheel mechanism.

Phulsawangi(พูลสาวันคี)

The town in Maharashtra where the annual children's festival took place.

Maharashtra(มหาราษฏระ)ℹ️

The state in western India where the accident occurred.

The Sun(เดอะซัน)ℹ️

The news outlet that reported the incident.