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2 children taken to ER after 1 thrown from ride, another run over by separate ride at county fair
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Two young children were taken to a hospital after falling off separate rides at the Lincoln County Fair on Saturday, according to witnesses and a statement from the fair board. Some parents said they believed certain rides for young children were moving to...
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Key takeaway Stefanie Fraggetti said she was watching her 7-year-old son on a turtle ride when she became concerned the ride was moving too fast.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The incident at the Lincoln County Fair raises concerns about ride safety at local events in Nashville. While the incident occurred in Missouri, it prompts questions about the regulations and inspections in place for ride operators in Davidson County. The fact that Fun Time Shows passed an annual inspection and was granted a permit to operate highlights the potential limitations of these checks. As Nashville hosts various festivals and fairs throughout the year, the safety of attendees, particularly children, is a pressing concern. Local authorities should review their protocols for ensuring ride safety and consider implementing additional measures to prevent such incidents. The community will be watching to see how the Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Lincoln County Fair Board respond to this incident, and what changes they may make to their safety procedures, which could have implications for similar events in Nashville.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Two young children were taken to a hospital after falling off separate rides at the Lincoln County Fair on Saturday, according to witnesses and a statement from the fair board. Some parents said they believed certain rides for young children were moving to...
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