New Delhi: Two people sustained injuries after the security gate of a carnival ride known as a 'Mixer' malfunctioned and broke at the Dussehra Ground in west Delhi's Vikaspuri area, police said on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.

The incident came to light at about 1:36 am on October 20 at the Dussehra Ground in F Block, Vikaspuri. According to police, Vikaspuri police station received information about the admission of two injured persons at Mata Chanan Devi Hospital after they fell from the ride. Preliminary inquiries revealed that the gate of the ride broke, causing the two persons to fall and sustain injuries.

Both injured were initially rushed to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital for emergency treatment and were subsequently shifted to Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment, ANI said. Hindustan Times also reported the fall from the ride at the Vikaspuri Dussehra ground and treatment at RML Hospital.

A Mobile Crime Team inspected the spot and collected evidence. Police said a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at Vikaspuri police station — reported as Sections 125(a) and 289 — and further investigation is underway to establish whether a technical fault or negligence caused the gate to break. No final conclusion on responsibility has been reported yet.

Sources: ANI via LatestLY; Hindustan Times; Nations Bizz.