Three injured after amusement ride incident at Georgia fair

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, an incident occurred at the Columbia County Fall Fair in Grovetown, Georgia, when two 13-year-olds caused an amusement ride to malfunction. The minors, who were in separate swinging seats, ignored safety warnings and began holding onto each other while the ride was in motion, destabilizing the equipment and causing the seats to collide repeatedly.

Three people, including two children, sustained injuries during the event, which was captured on video by a witness. Kristen Murphy, a parent of children on the ride, recounted the panic as passengers screamed and the seats struck one another while the ride decelerated. Despite the chaotic scene and the potential for severe harm, local authorities reported that there were no life-threatening injuries.

Local law enforcement is currently investigating the incident to determine the full extent of the reckless behavior and potential consequences. No further details regarding legal actions against the minors or the fair organizers have been announced at this stage.