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Have pictures of the accident to contact the sheriffs office. that particular ride was supposed to inspected three times a day. part of investigation is intended to determine whether those inspect were done. martha: how about injuries? >> reporter: the victims range from age from 14-39. officials tell us two of the injuries appear to be serious. the fair is back open for business today with the exception of this one particular vortex ride as it under joes a thorough inspection. though the fair h...

If there was some mechanical issue involved, if it was operator error. but preliminary reports from witnesses suggest this vortex ride at the fair had stopped and people were in the process of offloading when the ride restarted. one passenger told wnctv when he got off the ride he heard a crashing side and he saw people on the ground and the ride open vapor on his knee crying. >> we have witnesses that may help us. the prelim flairy is the ride had stopped and they were fixed to offload when it ...

Tribute to her? >> well im wearing a pink tie right now, that was her favorite color, and then at our game were going to wear pink tape. >> reporter: gone but certainly not forgotten. her presence is being felt here today, carol. one of her inspirational quotes is posted on the schools welcome sign and it says, "no matter what happens in life, be good to people. bei " being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind. were expecting new details next hour about a frightening incident a...

This morning on "world news now," damage control. this morning on "world news now," damage control. the obama administration hits the road to convince americans that signing up for health care really works. plus, new this morning, a ride at a state fair malfunctions sending five people to the hospital. new details just coming in. crossing the line. a top law enforcement official caught on camera, accused of partying with a room full of young people, even taking selfies. he says it just loo...

The rides operator was one of those who was injured. officials say two of the victims have serious injuries. >> this is shaken all of us a little bit, and we definitely have these folks in our thoughts and prayers tonight. >> despite the accident, the state fair is on a normal schedule today. state officials say rides are inspected three times a day, including the other vortex ride at the same fair. almost a year after the massacre in newtown, connecticut, the demolition of sandy hook elementa...

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In our thoughts and prayers. >> the vortex ride will remain closed while investigators look into the cause. >> there is new hope for the parents of missing british girl madelein mccann. they are reopening the case saying theres new evidence. six years ago the little girl disappeared from the villa while they were vacationing with a family in portugal. her parents released a statement saying they are pleased with the progress. madeline went missing before her 4th birthday. congress pritries to ...

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