In the shocking video, the '360 Big Pendulum' ride snapped in two, following which the party carrying people crashed to the ground.

The "360 Big Pendulum," located in the Al Hada district of Taif, collapsed violently while in operation, according to reports.

State media outlets in Saudi Arabia say that the collapse of an amusement park ride has left more than 20 people injured, and has prompted authorities to close the park and order an investigation