A shocked fairgoer has filmed the horrific moment a mum-of-three fell to her death from a Ferris wheel.
The footage opens with the woman clinging to the outside of a carriage at the top.
Shrieks of “no” and “I don’t want to look” can be heard in the clip as she loses her grip and drops to the ground seconds later.
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Police officers were dispatched to the fair immediately.
They found the victim with severe injuries from hitting the ground and no vital signs.
It is believed she died instantly.
The horror unfolded on the afternoon of Wednesday (12 Aug).
Crime scene investigators went to the Potosina National Fair in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to collect the body for a post-mortem.
An investigation is underway to determine if there was negligence or a safety failure.
The victim has been identified as Irene del Carmen, 39, from the State of Mexico.
There are currently two theories as to how she ended up outside the carriage, as reported by Need To Know.
Some reports claim she got stuck while trying to alight and the ride operator failed to notice.
Other reports say the carriage door wasn’t closed properly and opened near the top of the ride.
San Luis Potosí state governor Ricardo Gallardo Cardona stated: “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 instructed that they receive the necessary support and that the incident be thoroughly investigated by the State Attorney General’s Office.”
State officials say Irene’s husband and kids will receive financial, legal, and psychological support regardless of the investigation’s findings.
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