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State shuts down ride after 9 hurt, 4 hospitalized following ‘malfunction’ at Tennessee’s largest fair
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The ride owner, Reithoffer Shows, reported that riders came into contact with the fence, causing the injuries. A ride malfunctioned at the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair, resulting in injuries to nine people.
A ride malfunctioned at the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair, resulting in injuries to nine people. Four of those injured were hospitalized. The incident occurred on a swing ride, which stopped and then came into contact with a surrounding fence as it descended.
The ride owner, Reithoffer Shows, reported that riders came into contact with the fence, causing the injuries. Further details about the incident are available from the source. The state has shut down the ride following the malfunction.
The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency responded to the incident and evaluated the injured riders.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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