Official Response

Officials have confirmed an investigation is underway to determine what caused the sudden collapse. Engineers are now examining whether the incident was linked to a mechanical failure or a structural issue.

The Internet Reacts

Comments online range from shock to relief that the situation wasn’t worse. One viewer wrote:
“This could have been a tragedy — thank God people were able to escape.”

@chrisxryan Another ride breaks in Saudi Arabia injuring 23 people, its a smilar ride to the one I posted a year ago that got stuck upside down for 30 minutes. these rides are going to be a no from now on… #rollercoaster #themepark ♬ original sound - Chris Ryan