One Dead — 7 Injured in Ohio State Fair Ride Malfunction

Fire officials say a ride that broke apart at the Ohio State Fair, killing an 18-year-old man and injuring seven other people Wednesday evening passed its inspections. Director of Agriculture David Daniels says all of the rides are checked several times when they’re being set up to ensure they’re set up the way the manufacturer intended. Officials say the Fire Ball ride was inspected a couple of different stages and was signed off Wednesday. Daniels says they started out the day with 11 rides that did not open because the inspection work wasn’t done on them. He says there are four rides that won’t be operating because they don’t meet the mechanical test. Governor John Kasich has ordered that all of the rides be shut down until additional safety inspections can be completed. The injured were taken to Wexner Medical Center or Grant Medical Center in critical condition. The names of the victims have not yet been released.