Months before wedding, bride-to-be dies in a horrific roller coaster ride accident in Delhi

A 24-year-old woman, soon to be married, died after falling from a roller coaster-style swing at the Fun and Food Village amusement park near the Kapashera border on Wednesday afternoon, police said. The victim, Priyanka, a sales manager from Chanakyapuri, had visited the amusement park with her fiancé, Nikhil. The couple had spent time enjoying water rides before moving to the amusement section, where the tragic accident occurred.

According to the police, the couple reached the amusement park around 1 pm on Thursday. After spending the early part of the day on water rides, they headed to the amusement section in the evening. At approximately 6:15 pm, they boarded the roller coaster ride.

According to eyewitnesses, Priyanka was flung out of the moving swing ride while it was in motion. She reportedly fell several feet and sustained severe injuries. Park staff and fellow visitors rushed to her aid, and she was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. The amusement park has not released an official statement but has suspended similar rides until a thorough inspection is carried out. Delhi government authorities have also taken note of the incident and are likely to initiate safety audits at other amusement parks in the city.

The body has been sent for post-mortem examination. The heartbreaking incident has sparked renewed concerns about safety standards at public recreation venues, especially during the summer season when footfall is high.

Priyanka’s fiancé, Nikhil, who witnessed the accident, is said to be in a state of deep shock. Police are recording statements from him and other witnesses.

Police have begun a probe to determine if there was mechanical failure or negligence by park authorities. “We are investigating whether safety protocols were properly followed and if there were any lapses in the ride’s maintenance,” said a senior police officer.