Horrifying moment boy's safety harness malfunctions at Easer Show (2025)

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A young boy was on a carnival ride mid-air at one of Australia's biggest annual events when his safety belts suddenly came undone.

The terrifying incident was captured on camera on the slingshot ride at theSydney Royal EasterShow last weekend.

Footage showed staff from the ride buckling the boy into his seat.

The video, which appeared to be CCTV from the structure then showed the ride lifting the the boy up in the air when the harness flies loose.No one was injured.

Show organisers alerted SafeWork NSWabout the incident and have since repaired the harness.

'SafeWork NSW is working with the Royal Agricultural Society and continuing to make enquiries,' a spokesperson said.

The regulator is working closely with show organisers to ensure the safety of more than 800,000 showgoers expected to attend the annual event, which is one of the biggest on Sydney's calendar.

'Since March 24, SafeWork NSW has been on the ground providing expert advice and conducting compliance activities to keep attendees and workers safe.'

SafeWork NSW has issued 23 notices to ensure rides, stalls, and activities meet strict safety standards during this year's show, which runs until next Tuesday.

Show organisers say patron safety is a 'number one priority'.

'The Slingshot is equipped with multiple safety mechanisms to ensure rider safety, with the over-shoulder harness and lap belt being the primary safety restraints,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia.

'The additional seatbelt that clips into the ride acts as an additional redundancy.

'The show’s carnival safety consultant has inspected the ride, the seatbelt has been repaired, and all safety procedures have been reviewed and reinforced with the operator.'

Described asAustralia’s only travelling Slingshot, the popular ride takes thrill seekers 70m high in the air in 1.5 seconds before hurtling back down at 160/hr.

'In the scariest 1.5 seconds of your life you'll experience 5Gs of force and do a 360 rotation before hurtling back to Earth,' the description on the show's website states.

First held in 1823, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia's largest annual ticketed event, attracting up to 900,000 visitors each year.

Thousands are expected to flock to the event over the four day Easter long weekend.

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