Askari Amusement Park accident: 'She was the apple of the eye and reason for our smile,' says minor Kashaf’s parents
The Parents of the 14-year-old Kashaf who was killed in the Askari Amusement Park accident said, "She was the apple of the eye and reason for our smile."
The minor had celebrated her 14th birthday on July 12 and went to enjoy the first testing ride of the 16-seater giant along with her siblings and grandparents on July 15, when the ride came crashing down and killing her.
I was stunned yesterday at the injuries and death by falling from rides which were on trial. #RIP Kashaf. May you have best rides of Jannah hereafter. 💔
— Fatimah Kajal Manshad (@FatimahLove92) July 16, 2018
& may all recover from injuries.
The culprits should be punished on such a shameful incident because of their ignorance. pic.twitter.com/lpuP0R7E13
The initial report stated that the swing fell apart as the ball bearings slipped but later confirmed that accident happened due to broken bolts.
The amusement park opened on Sunday for trial when this shocking event happened. Immediately after the accident, the park was closed for public.
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist https://t.co/ZjWqCv9nbO Karachi Askari Park | Ride Accident | Exclusive Video| urdu
— Mirza Salman Baig (@MirzaSalman7976) July 15, 2018
Kashaf was the eldest of six siblings. During the last ride, father of the deceased Abdul Samad said, "She was our reason for smiling and will take the park’s administration to court," He even added that the owner of the parks only value money and not human lives so such parks should be shut.
Owner of the park, renowned industrialist Zubair Tufail said, "He brought the giant swing from China." The Chinese engineers who had installed the monster have been summoned.
Also Read:Report: Karachi amusement park swing accident caused by broken bolt
First published: 17 July 2018, 13:39 IST