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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 Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· 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 Midland
The incidents at the Lincoln County Fair in Missouri raise concerns about ride safety that are relevant to the Midland community, which also hosts various fairs and festivals throughout the year. As Midland County prepares for its own events, local officials should take note of the importance of rigorous ride inspections and attentive ride operators. The fact that Fun Time Shows, the company operating the rides in question, had passed an annual inspection, highlights the need for continuous monitoring and evaluation of ride safety protocols. Midland residents who attend local fairs with their families will likely be watching to see how their own community ensures the safety of carnival rides, and whether local ride operators are held to high standards of safety and accountability. The Midland community will be looking for assurance that similar incidents can be prevented at their own events.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 21, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
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