Ride Gone Wrong: Ferris Wheel Accident in Louisiana

In Louisiana, a fun day at the Harvest Festival turned scary when two young girls were hurt in a Ferris wheel accident. One girl ended up with broken bones, and the other might have a serious head injury. It happened around noon on Saturday, and people who saw it said the Ferris wheel got stuck at an angle, causing the girls to fall out. One witness, Ronald Brasseaux, even said he felt unsafe on the ride the day before. The Ferris wheel was part of the annual Harvest Festival in New Roads, about 40 miles from Baton Rouge. After the accident, the Ferris wheel and another nearby ride were shut down for safety checks. The State Fire Marshal's Office is looking into what went wrong. This office is supposed to make sure rides like these are safe for people to use. The Harvest Festival is all about supporting the local farming community, but this year, it ended on a sour note. It's important to think about how these kinds of accidents can happen and what can be done to prevent them. Festivals are supposed to be fun, but safety should always come first.