Watch Video: Swing collapse in Karachi amusement park, a child dead and 16 injured

In a shocking incident, an 8-year-old died and 16 others injured when a 16-seater Evolution ride opened for a test drive in a newly opened Askari Amusement Park in Karachi fell down from 40 feet high.

This was a newly inaugurated park, an exploding sound echoed all around the park and rescue operation is underway.

Commissioner Saleh Farooqui of Karachi was at the accident site within a while and instructed others to vacant the place immediately and close the part for technical examination. The chief secretary Sindh, Azam Suleman Khan said, " A committee is formed to investigate the incident and submit a report within 24 hours."

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