Mohali: Many people including children on a high-rise swing crashed at a crowded fair in Dussehra ground in Mohali on Sunday. The incident took place at around 9:15 pm in Phase-8 in Mohali.

The swing can be seen spinning and slowly ascending. It stopped at a height and continued to spin, but instead of descending slowly, the swing free-falls, injuring several people including children. Many people were seen swinging out of their chairs into the air due to impact and a loud noise was heard causing panic.

10 persons, including children and women, were injured when a high-rise spinning joyride broke down and fell at the Dashera Ground, Phase-8 in Mohali. @ndtv pic.twitter.com/jus2JVc4X9

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The organizers of the fair had permission to organize the event till September 4^th, however, a board notifying the extension of the deadline was put up at the spot which mentioned September 11^th  as the deadline, an official said.

Mohali DSP Harsimran Singh Bal said that the organizers had the permission to organize the show. However, no one would be spared if there is mistake committed on their part. Strict action will be taken according to the law. Around 10-15 people suffered injuries and were taken to a Civil Hospital in Mohali.