Two Girls Fall from Ferris Wheel in Louisiana Both Hospitalized After Incident at Festival

Two girls were hospitalized after falling 15 to 20 feet from a Ferris wheel at the Louisiana Harvest Festival in New Roads on November 1. Authorities reported that while one girl was rescued by spectators, the other sustained moderate to severe injuries and remains hospitalized. Witnesses described a major malfunction of the ride, with one stating that it was stuck at an angle. The incident is currently under investigation.

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