Watch terrifying moment slingshot ride snaps in midair

Key Points:

• Four people, including two children, sustained minor injuries when a cable snapped on the "Steel Max" bungee-style carnival ride at the Seville Fair in Spain on April 24.
• The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. local time, causing the two-seater capsule to plummet after a few revolutions; injured individuals were treated on-site and some transported to a local medical center.
• Firefighters and emergency services quickly responded, sealing off the area and facilitating rescue efforts, while Spain’s National Police launched an investigation into the accident.
• Seville Mayor José Luis Sanz described the event as potentially a "real tragedy" but noted the ride had previously passed inspection; the Department of Urban Management is also investigating.
• Families of the two boys involved plan to pursue legal action, with relatives describing the boys' survival as miraculous given the severity of the incident.