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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
State shuts down ride after 9 hurt at Tennessee fair
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Tennessee officials shut down a ride at the state’s largest fair after a reported malfunction. Nine people were hurt, and four were transported to a local hospital, according to Wilson County Emergency Management Agency.
WHO: Wilson County Emergency Management Agency; state officials overseeing the fair
WHAT: A ride at Tennessee’s largest fair was shut down after a reported malfunction, following injuries to fairgoers.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 11:25 PM ET
WHERE: Wilson County, Tennessee
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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