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State Orders Wilson Co. Fair Swing Ride Closed After Malfunction Injures 9
Nine people were injured and four were hospitalized after the Wave Swinger stopped and riders hit a fence, officials said.
- On Wednesday night, nine people were injured after the Wave Swinger malfunctioned at the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair in Lebanon, with four requiring hospitalization. The ride is operated by Reithoffer Shows.
- Reithoffer Shows stated the Wave Swinger stopped and, while descending, some riders contacted a surrounding fence. Guests received immediate professional medical attention at the fairgrounds after the incident.
- All four hospitalized individuals were released, Wilson County Promotions President Randall Clemons confirmed. Emergency responders treated the nine injured guests primarily for leg injuries following the mishap.
- Following the incident, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued a cease-and-desist order for the Wave Swinger. The ride cannot resume operation until a third-party inspection is completed and the manufacturer confirms safety requirements.
- Reithoffer Shows reported that a state inspector found "no abnormality" as of Thursday morning, though it remains uncertain if the Wave Swinger will resume operation before the fair ends Saturday.
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How is TN responding after 9 people were hurt on a ride at the state’s largest fair?
Four people were hospitalized after a ride malfunctioned Wednesday night at the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair, according to the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency.
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