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Man killed, seven hurt in Ohio State Fair thrill ride accident

A swinging and spinning amusement park ride broke apart on the opening day of the Ohio State Fair, hurling people through the air, killing a man and injuring seven others.

Man killed, seven hurt in Ohio State Fair thrill ride accident

Thu, 27 Jul, 2017 - 08:13

A swinging and spinning amusement park ride has broken apart on the opening day of the Ohio State Fair, hurling people through the air, killing a man and injuring seven others.

Three of the injured were in a critical condition, authorities said.

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