This is the horrifying moment a mother of three falls to her death after desperately clinging to a Ferris wheel in front of horrified fairgoers.
The footage, taken at the Potosina National Fair in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, on August 12, shows the mother, identified as 39-year-old Irene del Carmen, clinging to the outside of a carriage, at the top.
Frightened bystanders shouted ‘no’ and ‘I don’t want to look’ as seconds later she lost her grip and fell to the ground.
According to some reports, she got stuck when she tried to get out and the ride operator didn’t notice. Other reports say the door to the car wasn’t closed properly and opened right at the top of the ride.
Police officers were immediately sent to the fair.
The footage shows the mother, identified as 39-year-old Irene del Carmen, clinging to the outside of a carriage at the top
They found the victim with serious injuries from the impact and without vital signs. It is believed she died instantly.
Forensic investigators have gone to the fair to retrieve the body for an autopsy. An investigation is underway to determine whether negligence or a safety error was involved.
The governor of the state of San Luis Potosí, Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, said: “We deeply regret what happened.
‘And I extend my condolences to the family of the woman involved in the accident on the rides.
‘I have ordered that they receive the necessary support and that the incident be thoroughly investigated by the Public Prosecution Service.’
State officials say Irene’s husband and children will receive financial, legal and psychological support regardless of the investigation’s findings.
