Two children were injured after a fairground ride collapsed.
The swing ride – called Calcinculo – is made up of seats hanging from long chains attached to a rotating roof.
Riders had to try to catch a ball suspended from a separate metal structure to win a free ride.
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But the structure collapsed on top of the spinning thrillseekers and two boys, aged 14 and nine, were hurt, as reported on Need To Know.
Footage shows dozens of park visitors trying to hold up the metal structure as onlookers scream in panic.
It happened at Luna Park in the town of Gallipoli, south east of Bari, in southern Italy on Sunday (21 Jul).
Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital with various injuries.
One boy had suffered a head wound, according to local reports.
However, after receiving treatment, they were both released from hospital on the same night.
Five other children were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The authorities closed the ride following an order by public prosecutor Donatina Buffelli.
A technical team has been assigned to evaluate the ride in the coming days and establish the cause of the accident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Luna Park has been approached for comment.
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