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9 hurt, 4 hospitalized after fair ride ‘malfunction’ in Middle Tennessee
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chasity Maynard, Sydney Witte , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The ride owner and emergency management officials reported that four of these individuals were hospitalized. A fair ride incident resulted in injuries to nine people.
A fair ride incident resulted in injuries to nine people. The ride owner and emergency management officials reported that four of these individuals were hospitalized.
The incident involved a ride hitting a fence. An evaluation of the ride is being conducted by a state inspector.
Further information about the incident and the fair is available from the source, including details about the fair's schedule and the ride involved.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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