Three Children Injured in Amusement Ride Accident at Hangklip Carnival

KOMANI: Three children reportedly sustained minor injuries following an accident involving an amusement ride at the Hangklip High School Carnival on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

The incident occurred at approximately 18:35 on the Tilt-A-Whirl ride operated by Ferreira Leisure (Pty) Ltd, trading as Fun4U Fun Fair.

In an official statement issued on Monday, 19 October, Ferreira Leisure confirmed the incident and reported that three children had sustained minor injuries.

Responding to enquiries from Komani News, Hangklip High School principal Juan Bekker also confirmed that an incident involving injuries had occurred during the carnival.

Bekker said an injury to a child’s arm had been reported to the amusement ride operator and school staff.

He explained that the school could not comment on the exact circumstances surrounding the accident, as the rides were owned and operated by an independent company.

Bekker identified the operator as Fun4U and confirmed that the school had not yet received a report regarding the circumstances or possible cause of the incident.

Ferreira Leisure, meanwhile, confirmed that it was investigating the cause of the accident and would implement preventative measures if necessary.

In its statement, the company described the incident as unfortunate and emphasised that the safety of its guests and employees remained a priority.

The company also urged members of the public to verify information before sharing or commenting on reports concerning the incident.

Ferreira Leisure indicated that further information would be released as it became available.

The exact circumstances and cause of the accident have not yet been established.