Almería, 29 August 2026 — Seven people were rescued during the night into Saturday from a faulty ride at the Feria de Almería . The incident occurred shortly before midnight, when witnesses noticed parts falling from the ride and it stopped. Those affected described the attraction as “Gigant” or “El Martillo“.
According to the Ayuntamiento de Almería the Policía Local and the Fire and Rescue Service of Almería and additional crews from Poniente were called out. Using two turntable ladders, emergency crews were able to bring the passengers stuck at the highest points safely down to the ground, one by one. No injuries have been reported so far. The rescue took more than an hour.
The ride was immediately taken out of service and the area cordoned off. The operators’ technicians and municipal specialists began an initial visual inspection during the night. Officials announced that the ride would undergo a full inspection before any possible reopening. The specific cause of the mechanical failure and any potential responsibility remain unknown, pending the results of the technical investigation.
This year’s Feria de Almería runs until and including 29 August. The city says coordinated safety and emergency plans are in place for the event site, involving the Policía Local, the Fire and Rescue Service of Almería, emergency medical services and technical staff. The cause analysis now under way is intended to establish whether metal fatigue, a maintenance error or another technical fault led to the stoppage and reported falling parts. The ride will remain closed until the inspection is complete.
Several regional media outlets have reported the sequence of events consistently, citing information from the Ayuntamiento de Almería. By Saturday morning, the authorities had provided no details of possible administrative measures against the operator, such as temporary operating-permit conditions or additional inspections. Any predictions about compensation claims or criminal proceedings are currently speculative.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).