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Health
Woman Hospitalised with Scalp Injury After Hair Caught in Ferris Wheel at Maharashtra Fair
✍️ News18
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 10:32 PM
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A woman sustained a severe scalp wound when her hair got trapped in a Ferris wheel at a Maharashtra fair, prompting immediate medical care and a safety review of the ride.
A woman suffered a serious scalp injury after her hair became entangled in the rotating arm of a Ferris wheel operating at a fair in Maharashtra, officials said.
She was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors treated deep lacerations and profuse bleeding, applying sutures and keeping her under observation.
Fair organizers have temporarily halted the ride pending a thorough safety inspection, and police have opened an inquiry to verify compliance with safety norms.
The patient remains in stable condition, but doctors caution that scalp wounds require careful monitoring to prevent infection.
Authorities have urged fair attendees to follow safety guidelines and report any hazards promptly.
She was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors treated deep lacerations and profuse bleeding, applying sutures and keeping her under observation.
Fair organizers have temporarily halted the ride pending a thorough safety inspection, and police have opened an inquiry to verify compliance with safety norms.
The patient remains in stable condition, but doctors caution that scalp wounds require careful monitoring to prevent infection.
Authorities have urged fair attendees to follow safety guidelines and report any hazards promptly.