An 18-year-old woman died after falling out of an amusement park ride at a festival in Los Cabos, Mexico, with footage shot by another rider capturing the moment she was thrown from her seat as the attraction spun at full speed. The woman, identified as Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco, was riding a ride called "The Pendulum" at the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Festival when she fell on Tuesday (Oct 20), according to a local outlet, Expreso, citing officials.<h2>Screams, then a fall</h2>Cell phone video taken by a fellow rider shows Tezoco plummeting to the ground from the spinning ride, with other riders heard screaming as the attraction kept turning at high speed. You can watch it here; viewer discretion advised:

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18 year-year-old Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco, died after coming loose from her harness while riding The Pendulum at full speed.

Local officials immediately shut down the fairgrounds and launched an emergency safety audit of all private contractors.

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Emergency responders and the Mexican Red Cross treated her at the scene before she was rushed to a nearby hospital. She died from her injuries in the early hours of Wednesday (Oct 21), the Los Cabos city council announced.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bombed-the-vidhana-soudha-bihar-man-arrested-over-ai-generated-bengaluru-blast-video-netizens-slam-zero-freedom-of-speech-watch-1792643344153">Bihar man held over AI Vidhana Soudha blast video; netizens say 'no free speech'</a>"It is with deep sorrow that we report that the young woman who was injured in the incident that occurred in the amusement park area of the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Festivals, and who was immediately transferred to receive medical attention, lost her life despite the efforts of the health personnel," the council wrote on Facebook.<h2>Ride suspended, no arrests yet</h2>Mayor Christian Agúndez Gómez said the ride has been shut while safety tests are carried out on it and on the fair's other attractions.Speaking at a concert held as part of the festival, he offered his condolences: "These festivities remind us of who we are, where we come from, and what we are capable of when we are united. Today, with the same spirit with which we unite to celebrate, we must unite to support the family of Gabriela. It could have been any of us. They are not alone."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-dies-at-six-flags-georgia-past-accidents-at-six-flags-amusement-parks-across-us-1791886427986">Man dies at Six Flags Georgia: Past accidents at Six Flags amusement parks across US</a>The Baja California Sur State Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the circumstances of the death and into potential liability. No arrests have been made so far, and no one responsible for operating the ride has been publicly identified. The municipality said it would cooperate fully and support the family.Tezoco had graduated this summer from the Baja California Sur College of Baccalaureate Studies. "May your smile remain alive in our memory and may your memory always be a light that guides us," the school said in a tribute.&nbsp;

Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco was riding a spinning pendulum ride at a festival in Los Cabos when she was thrown from her seat. Video from another rider captured the fall. The ride is shut down; an investigation has been opened, but no one has been arrested yet. 

An 18-year-old woman died after falling out of an amusement park ride at a festival in Los Cabos, Mexico, with footage shot by another rider capturing the moment she was thrown from her seat as the attraction spun at full speed. The woman, identified as Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco, was riding a ride called "The Pendulum" at the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Festival when she fell on Tuesday (Oct 20), according to a local outlet, Expreso, citing officials. Screams, then a fall Cell phone video taken by a fellow rider shows Tezoco plummeting to the ground from the spinning ride, with other riders heard screaming as the attraction kept turning at high speed. You can watch it here; viewer discretion advised:

Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco was riding a spinning pendulum ride at a festival in Los Cabos when she was thrown from her seat. Video from another rider captured the fall. The ride is shut down; an investigation has been opened, but no one has been arrested yet.&nbsp;

Horrific video shows the moment 18-year-old fell to her death from Mexico amusement park ride

In a horrific incident, at least 23 people were injured after an amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia's Taif malfunctioned and broke into two on Thursday. Three people were also critically injured during the incident, which took place at Green Mountain Park in the Al Hada area of Taif, according to a report by Khaleej Times.&nbsp;A video of the disturbing incident surfaced on social media showing a group of people enjoying the ride, swinging back and forth on a pole, when the central part of it broke into two halves. Before snapping the arm of the ride in half and collapsing with a massive thump, there was a crackling sound. The men and the women were seen screaming and praying on the ride.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">An amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia came apart mid-ride, injuring at least 23 people, with three in critical condition. The incident occurred at the Green Mountain Park in Taif, east of Mecca. Saudi authorities launched an investigation into the incident. <a href="https://t.co/thQLA6nzpD">pic.twitter.com/thQLA6nzpD</a>&mdash; Ariel Oseran أريئل أوسيران (@ariel_oseran) <a href="https://twitter.com/ariel_oseran/status/1950857278359294402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Quoting the eyewitnesses, the report indicated that the ride's pole, known as ‘360 Degrees,’ recoiled at high speed and was striking some individuals standing on the opposite side. When the ride fell, some people who were still seated were also hurt.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/google-maps-fault-leads-to-fatal-accident-in-greater-noida-car-falls-into-30-foot-sewer-8776834">Google Maps fault leads to fatal accident in Greater Noida, car falls into 30-foot sewer</a><h3>Officials and emergency services reach the site&nbsp;</h3>Soon after the incident, security and emergency services responded swiftly and reached the site, and officials have launched an urgent probe to determine the exact cause. In addition, all the injured were reportedly given first aid at the incident site and later rushed to hospitals for further treatment.&nbsp;In a similar incident in Delhi in April this year, a 24-year-old woman, identified as Priyanka, lost her life after she fell from a roller coaster ride at Fun N Food Water Park near Kapashera in Southwest Delhi. As per the report, the incident unfolded due to a seat belt malfunction when she was visiting the amusement park with her fiancé.

Following the incident, security and emergency services reached the site, and officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause. Additionally, all the injured were rushed to hospitals for further treatment.

In a horrific incident, at least 23 people were injured after an amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia's Taif malfunctioned and broke into two on Thursday. Three people were also critically injured during the incident, which took place at Green Mountain Park in the Al Hada area of Taif, according to a report by Khaleej Times. A video of the disturbing incident surfaced on social media showing a group of people enjoying the ride, swinging back and forth on a pole, when the central part of it broke into two halves. Before snapping the arm of the ride in half and collapsing with a massive thump, there was a crackling sound. The men and the women were seen screaming and praying on the ride.

Following the incident, security and emergency services reached the site, and officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause. Additionally, all the injured were rushed to hospitals for further treatment.

‘Final Destination’ in real life? At least 23 injured as ride snaps in half at Saudi Arabia's Taif amusement park

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Horrific video shows the moment 18-year-old fell to her death from Mexico amusement park ride

Real life ‘Final Destination’? 23 injured as ride snaps in half in Saudi Arabia