Recently, the zipline cable broke at Agra amusement park and 16-year-old boy, Kunal Agrawal died due to this. He fall nearly 45 feet, as per police reports. The incident happened at a recreational area in Tajganj. He had gone there with his family for a day out, according to police.
Zipline broke in Agra, Teen Boy Dies
Kunal, the son of Pankaj Agrawal, a bangle trader from Firozabad, was on the zipline ride when the cable reportedly broke midway, causing him to fall to the ground from a significant height, officials said. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Himanshu Gaurav mentioned that police arrived at the scene after they were informed about the incident.
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The teenager was taken to Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC), where doctors declared him dead, the officer said. Police stated that an FIR has been filed and an investigation is ongoing. Officials noted that the recreational facility is managed by the Agra Development Authority (ADA), while a private company runs the adventure activities.
Initially, responsibility for the accident is being assigned to the company operating the zipline, according to officials. Following the incident, the police said all adventure activities at the facility have been put on hold.
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