Askari Amusement Park reopens after swing accident

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KARACHI: Karachi’s famous Askari Park reopened on Tuesday six months after a ride crash incident last year.

An incident of ride crash occurred on July 15 at the park when a revolving ride at the park collapsed while it was being operated, resulting in the death of a minor girl, Kashaf, and injuries to at least 25 others.

According to the park management, the park was opened “after a change in management”.

“We have adopted international standards to prevent such sort of incidents from happening,” CEO Askari Park Brig. (Retd) Shehzad told reporters.

Visitors arrived in droves on the reopening of the park and enjoyed the rides.