Sad incident in Matamá: man dies in the event of a fun fair accident

Sad incident in Matamá: man dies in the event of a fun fair accident

The security standards at fairs have come into focus again after an upcoming accident in Vigo. Tragically, a man in the middle of his life lost his life in the festivities in Matamá, after the arm of the 'SaltaMontes' driving attraction could break off and catch him. The incident occurred on the night of Saturday at 02:00 a.m. in Manuel Cominges Straße, as current reports confirm.

The incident and its immediate consequences

police sources stated that the man was seriously injured in this tragic incident and finally died. Eyewitnesses report that the 'SaltaMontes' drove backwards when one of the arms broke and the seat and passenger fell to the ground. The celebrations in which the prominent artist Kiko Rivera appeared were immediately canceled when the news was spread by the unfortunate incident.

rescue measures and reactions

The fire brigade was forced to use special rescue material in order to free the body of the tragic accident victims, which was trapped between the seat and safety railing. The organizers of the celebrations reacted immediately and announced via social media that all other programs were suspended and expressed their sympathy towards the relatives of the deceased.

An alarming trend in the leisure industry

This incident is not the first of its kind this year. Two weeks ago, a 25-year-old man from Madrid was also tragically killed by a driving business that was set up at a music festival. During the performance at 4:30 a.m., he was hit by the gondola of the driving attraction on the head. Despite the fast medical intervention, his life could not be saved. The accumulation of such accidents raises questions about security and illuminates a worrying pattern in the leisure industry.

historical review of security incidents

The year 2022 had already produced numerous tragic incidents at fairs, including the deadly fall of a childcare worker and the death of two children who crashed in an air toy during an air toy. Such incidents have intensified concerns regarding security measures and increased public pressure to intensify the standards for driving business reviews.

regulations for ensuring driving business

In Spain, rides are regularly checked for your safety in order to minimize the risk of accidents. According to the Colegio Oficial de Graduados en Ingeniería e Ingenieros Técnicos Industriales de Valencia, there are annual inspections and specific checks after building up in every city. Engineers emphasize that more than half of the work is based on experience - critical points must first be checked. Despite the millions of trips that take place annually in Spain, the reports reported are extremely low, which underlines the effectiveness of the security measures.

final thoughts

The sad incident in Vigo is another wake -up call for the industry to urgently examine the topic of security when operating rides. The families concerned are in the thoughts and hearts of the entire community, while the discussion about future security continues at fairs.