Faridabad Surajkund fair’s swing collapses, leaving several injured; scary video of accident surfaces

A ride which people took to feel joy turned into a frightening scenario in Faridabad’s Surajkund International Craft Festival. The tragic incident happened on Saturday evening when a ‘tsunami’ swing broke midway. The shocking event has led to the death of one police officer and left at least 12 people injured, as reported by ANI. The video of the accident has been surfacing on social media, and the scary visuals have taken everyone by surprise.

What happened at the Surajkund fair in Faridabad?

The accident happened in Faridabad’s Surajkund International Craft Festival on Saturday, i.e., February 7, during the evening. When people were enjoying the ‘tsunami’ ride, a side of it broke down, which prompted the swing to touch the ground. The shocking incident occurred in the evening, and the video has surfaced on social media, which has left everyone shocked.

Video of swing collapse at Faridabad’s Surajkund fair

This evening: A swing collapsed at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, killing a police officer and injuring 13 people, in Faridabad, India(BHARAT). pic.twitter.com/qi8mkU4z1v

— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) February 7, 2026

The video is being widely circulated on social media. One shared with the caption, “This evening: A swing collapsed at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, killing a police officer…”

Damage caused at Surajkund Fair in Faridabad

ANI reported that one police inspector has died in the tragic incident, leaving almost 12 people injured. The SHO of Surajkund Police Station told ANI, “The joyride collapsed, and one of our police inspectors died. He was trying to save the people when the joyride collapsed from the other end. Further investigation is being done. A case will be registered, and action will be taken against those who are responsible for this.”

Later, Haryana Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma also arrived at the spot, who told ANI, “This is an unfortunate incident. Haryana Govt, District Administration, Police Administration, Mela Administration, Tourism Department – our thoughts are with the affected families. One death has been reported. Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who was posted in Palwal and who was on duty here, died while trying to save people. Two women constables are also injured. So, about 12 people are injured. They have minor injuries but 2-3 others have major injuries…”

#WATCH | Haryana Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma says, “…26 people were on the joyride. This is an unfortunate incident. Haryana Govt, District Administration, Police Administration, Mela Administration, Tourism Department – our thoughts are with the affected families. One death… https://t.co/Lpz7npxlrR pic.twitter.com/G8Ik7tVi5E

— ANI (@ANI) February 7, 2026