One person died, and seven others have been injured in the accident.

Highlights Amusement park near Chennai sees one killed, 7 injured

All were workers employed by the theme park

They were enjoying trial ride when accident took place

The accident took place when the employees were on a trial ride.

The 20 workers at an amusement park near Chennai called Kishkinta were on a break, trying out a ride called the Disco Dancer last evening.And then the coaches of the giant wheel - like a mega tea cup that tilts from one side to the other - came crashing down from a height of nearly 15 feet.One person died, and seven others have been injured. The police this evening arrested Josh Punnish, the owner of the amusement park and a manager on charges that include criminal negligence that resulted in death.The Disco Dancer was among the top draws at the park till last year's floods left it damaged. Last evening's ride was meant to be a trial run before the ride opened to the public.