Fairground horror after two teenagers ‘intentionally cause ride to swing out of control’ before violent collision that left three people injured

Two 13-year-olds are facing charges after authorities said they deliberately caused a swing ride to become unstable at Georgia’s Columbia County Fall Fair on Saturday. The incident injured three people and prompted concerns about ride safety and supervision.

The teenagers had reportedly been warned not to lock their seats together while the ride was moving. One woman was taken away by ambulance, while two children received treatment at the scene for minor injuries; the teenagers were charged with unruly behaviour and left with their parents. A witness described swings colliding and said parents helped reach the controls to slow the ride.