Five members of same family injured in amusement park ride fall in Diyala

DIYALA, Iraq — Five members of the same family were injured in varying degrees when one of the rides collapsed at an amusement park in Julula, northeast of Diyala, Iraq, local media reported late Tuesday. Ambulances transported the injured to the nearest hospital for treatment following the incident, which occurred late on Tuesday night. Security forces have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and identify those responsible, according to the reports. Julula, a settlement in Diyala province northeast of Baghdad, is known as a family destination with several entertainment venues in the area. Officials said inquiries were continuing to clarify the circumstances of the collapse. No detailed information on the condition of the wounded had been released as of the latest reports.