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Ohio State Fair accident

Authorities stand near the Fire Ball amusement ride after the ride malfunctioned.
Authorities stand near the Fire Ball amusement ride after the ride malfunctioned.
Jim Woods/The Columbus Dispatch Via AP
The Fire Ball ride at the Ohio State Fair, shown Wednesday morning. One man died later Wednesday and seven people were injured after an accident with this ride.
The Fire Ball ride at the Ohio State Fair, shown Wednesday morning. One man died later Wednesday and seven people were injured after an accident with this ride.
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks at a press conference, releasing details about the fatal Ohio State Fair accident.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks at a press conference, releasing details about the fatal Ohio State Fair accident.
Sara Tobias
Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks at a press conference, releasing details about the fatal Ohio State Fair accident.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks at a press conference, releasing details about the fatal Ohio State Fair accident.
Sara Tobias
Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks at a press conference, releasing details about the fatal Ohio State Fair accident.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks at a press conference, releasing details about the fatal Ohio State Fair accident.
Sara Tobias
All rides have been shut down at the Ohio State Fair until they can be further inspected. A man was killed Wednesday night after being thrown from a ride. Seven others were injured. The cause is still under investigation.
All rides have been shut down at the Ohio State Fair until they can be further inspected. A man was killed Wednesday night after being thrown from a ride. Seven others were injured. The cause is still under investigation.
Jessica Phelps/The Advocate
Gov. John Kasich dances with Laura Harvey at the Ohio State Fair during his tour of the grounds Thursday morning.
Gov. John Kasich dances with Laura Harvey at the Ohio State Fair during his tour of the grounds Thursday morning.
Jessica Phelps/The Advocate