This is the horrifying moment a mother-of-three plunged to her death after desperately clinging to a Ferris wheel carriage in front of countless horrified fairgoers.
The images, taken at the National Potosina Fair in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, on August 12, show the mother, identified as Irene del Carmen, 39, clinging to the outside of a carriage at the top.
Horrified onlookers can be heard shouting “no” and “I don’t want to watch” as she loses control and falls to the ground seconds later.
Some reports claim that she got stuck while trying to get off and the ride operator didn’t notice, while other reports say the car door wasn’t closed properly and opened near the top of the ride.
Police officers were immediately dispatched to the fair.
The images show the mother, identified as Irene del Carmen, 39, clinging to the outside of a carriage on the upper part.
The victim was found with serious injuries from hitting the ground and without vital signs. It is believed that he died instantly.
Crime scene investigators went to the fair to collect the body for an autopsy, and an investigation is underway to determine whether negligence or a security breach was involved.
The governor of the state of San Luis Potosí, Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, said: “We deeply regret what happened.
‘I extend my condolences to the family of the woman involved in the accident at the attractions.
“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 children will receive financial, legal and psychological support regardless of the outcome of the investigation.