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A woman is killed during a tug of war record attempt when a mile-long rope snaps back and drags the victim headfirst into a concrete barrier
- Masita B. reportedly died during a tug of war contest in Makassar, Indonesia.
- Footage shows a woman being tripped over and dragged by a rope
- It is not clear what caused it to break, as the competition had not started and the rope was not taut.
A woman was killed during a tug-of-war record attempt when a mile-long rope snapped and dragged the victim headlong into a concrete barrier.
Heartbreaking video footage taken in the aftermath of the accident shows victim Masita B. lying on the track in a pool of her own blood as others around her scream in terror.
A second video shows how the 1,540-meter-long rope recoiled, tripping a woman and dragging her down the track.
The tragedy occurred as 5,294 people were preparing to take part in the event in Makassar, Indonesia on December 18.
Heartbreaking video footage taken in the aftermath of the accident shows victim Masita B. (pictured) lying on the track in a pool of her own blood as others around her scream in terror.
They were reportedly trying to set a new national record for most participants in a tug of war.
It is unclear what caused the rope to break, as the tug of war had not started and the rope was not taut.
After the recoiling rope dragged Masita’s legs out from under her, she smashed her head into a concrete wall, causing blood to spill onto the road.
His cause of death was severe head trauma.
An organizer for the event told local media: “He was taking a selfie.” She was holding on to the rope while she was taking a selfie. Suddenly, they took her out.
A second video shows how the 1,540-meter-long rope recoiled, tripping a woman and dragging her down the runway.
They were reportedly trying to set a new national record for most participants in a tug of war.
It is unclear what caused the rope to break, as the tug of war had not started and the rope was not taut.
Masita’s cause of death was severe head trauma.
Witnesses reportedly panicked after Masita B. hit her head on a concrete road divider in Makassar, Indonesia.
However, this report contradicts CCTV footage of the drama.
Some reports said 13 others were injured, with broken bones, cuts and abrasions.
However, other reports said only three others were injured and taken to hospital.
Organizers said all safety precautions were observed and called Masita’s death an accident. They have dismissed the allegations of negligence.
According to indonesian mediathe police are investigating the case.
Masita’s age is unclear.
The tragedy occurred as 5,294 people were preparing to take part in the event in Makassar, Indonesia on December 18.