Malfunction On Ride At Ohio State Fair Kills 1, Injures 6 Others

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WWJ/CBS NEWS) - One person has died and another six were injured when a ride malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair, according to CBS affiliate WBNS-TV, citing the Columbus Division of Fire.

There has been a report of a ride incident. We are investigating and will report information as available.
— Ohio State Fair (@OhioStateFair) July 26, 2017

According to reports a section of "The Fireball" ride fell off -- leading to the death and injuries on the opening day of the fair. Ride inspections occurred on Monday, July 24, according to a report from WBNS-TV.

ALERT: Based on witness accounts + video given to @WCPO, the ride that malfunctioned @OhioStateFair looked much like this one, Fireball pic.twitter.com/YxVIpcbpjS
— Evan Millward (@EvanMillward) July 27, 2017

Ohio Gov. John Kasich released a statement on Twitter saying that he is "terribly saddened by this accdent, by this loss of life and that people were injured."

Gov. Kasich's statement on tonight's incident at the Ohio State Fair. pic.twitter.com/PFjfHWMIab
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) July 27, 2017

Following breaking news of a fatality at the @OhioStateFair after a portion of "The Fireball" ride fell off. More on @10TV to come.
— Valencia (@ValenciaWicker) July 27, 2017

According to the Columbus Division of Fire of the six injured, five were listed in critical condition. The last was in stable condition.

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