Horror train ride in Bacolod derails, causes injuries to several passengers

· Seven people, including three minors, were injured when a horror train ride overturned at a carnival in Bacolod City on October 13

· Bacolod Police attribute the accident primarily to passengers jumping or panicking inside the carriage, causing the ride to lose balance

· All victims suffered minor injuries and were immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment

· Initial investigation found no mechanical error with the horror train ride, focusing the probe on passenger safety protocols

A terrifying incident at a local carnival ride, meant to deliver harmless frights, resulted in genuine panic and injuries after a horror train carriage reportedly overturned.

Seven individuals, including minors, sustained injuries on the evening of October 13 at the carnival grounds situated behind the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC).

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The accident occurred when a car of the track-based ride, designed to navigate a horror-themed path, allegedly tipped over, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers scrambled to escape.

Bacolod City Police Station 4 Commander Major Marc Joel Reclamado confirmed the incident, stating that initial investigations suggest the cause was primarily human-induced rather than mechanical failure.

According to Major Reclamado's statement to the media, the horror train's sudden imbalance may have been triggered by the anxious reactions of the riders themselves.

"It is possible that the train went out of balance after several passengers jumped [or moved erratically] due to the intense fear," the police official explained.

The frantic movements of riders, likely startled by the ride's programmed scares, caused the carriage to destabilize.

As the carriage lost its balance, panic escalated, leading a number of occupants to immediately jump out of the ride in an attempt to get to safety.

This rapid, uncontrolled egress is what is believed to have caused the resulting minor injuries among the seven victims.

Police identified four of the injured as adults of legal age, with the remaining three being minors. All seven passengers who sustained injuries were immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

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Fortunately, reports indicate that the victims only suffered minor injuries, with no critical or life-threatening conditions reported.

The carnival operator's team and authorities conducted a preliminary assessment of the ride following the mishap.

Crucially, the police commander noted that no mechanical error was detected in the horror train itself prior to the overturn, which reinforces the theory that passenger reaction was the key factor in the accident.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the safety risks associated with amusement park attractions, even those where the intended danger is merely theatrical.

Local authorities are expected to conduct a more thorough investigation to review the carnival’s safety protocols and determine if additional measures should be enforced to prevent similar panic-related accidents in the future, particularly in high-thrill rides that rely on startling their patrons.

This unfortunate event has sparked concern among city residents regarding the safety standards of temporary amusement facilities operating in public areas.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable to one's daily life. These stories are among those that people would be able to learn from every day. The story of the woman simply shows that one must bwe very careful whenever one is on the road and with his or her family.

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Still in other news, the Land Transportation Office issued a 90-day preventive suspension on the driver's license of a man who let a child steer a car in Butuan City. The driver faces multiple charges, including Reckless Driving and violating the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act. The vehicle involved has been placed under LTO alarm pending the outcome of the investigation. The driver and the registered owner were summoned to appear before the LTO on October 15 to explain their actions.

Source: KAMI.com.gh