Rodos Fairground Accident: Owner Arrested and Five Injured

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1. ατύχημα  (n.)
   ανεπιθύμητο γεγονός που προκαλεί ζημιές ή τραυματισμούς ↩︎
2. διαλύω
   κάνω κάτι να χωρίσει σε κομμάτια ή να μην αντέχει πλέον ↩︎
3. υπεύθυνος  (m.)
   άτομο που έχει την ευθύνη για κάτι ↩︎
4. συλλαμβάνω
   κατακρατώ κάποιον γιατί έκανε κάτι παράνομο ↩︎
5. αναστέλλω
   σταματώ προσωρινά κάτι ↩︎
6. νοσηλεύω
   παρέχω ιατρική φροντίδα σε άτομα στο νοσοκομείο ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: What happened to the amusement park license after the accident?

Question 2: What is the condition of the injured people?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
ατύχημα  (n.)	accident
διαλύω	dissolve
υπεύθυνος  (m.)	person in charge
συλλαμβάνω	arrest
αναστέλλω	suspend
νοσηλεύω	hospitalize

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An unfortunate accident at a fairground in Rodos has resulted in five individuals being injured after being thrown from a malfunctioning ride, leading to the arrest of both the fairground owner and the ride’s operator. The incident occurred during festivities in the Kremasti area when the popular ride known as ‘the saucer’ experienced a major mechanical failure. This caused a seat to dislodge, flinging the riders onto nearby barriers.

Authorities have taken rapid action following the accident. The local police, or EL.AS., detained the fairground’s owner and the person responsible for the ride’s operation. They are facing charges of negligence resulting in bodily harm, as investigations continue to ensure that adequate safety measures were in place at the time of the accident. A video recorded by an eyewitness captures the harrowing moment as the four visible individuals are ejected from the ride. It was later revealed that a fifth person, not seen clearly in the footage, also suffered injuries.

In response, the Rodos municipality has announced the suspension of the fairground’s operating license pending a comprehensive review of safety protocols. This decision reflects a growing commitment to prevent similar incidents by enforcing stricter checks and measures to safeguard all visitors.

Witnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with one injured individual recalling how the metal bars suddenly gave way. “I saw my three friends falling,” he said, “and within seconds, I too was thrown.” The fifth person involved sustained injuries to his ribs, arm, and abdomen, although these were fortunately not severe.

The affected individuals are receiving medical care, and their condition is stable, offering some relief in a situation that has raised significant concerns about fairground ride safety. This incident has prompted discussions within the community and beyond regarding the importance of increased vigilance and improved regulation of recreational attractions.

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