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Another six, including children, were injured in the incident late on Wednesday night at Ohio State Fairground.

Of the six injured, five are believed to be in a critical condition including a 13-year-old child.

Ohio Department of Agriculture officials have reported that the incident occurred on the "Fireball" ride, where one of the rows of seats is believed to have snapped off.

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Columbus Fire Crew batallion chief Steve Martin said that the riders had been thrown from the Fireball, and an 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene from the impact.

A horrified witness reported hearing metal cracking from the ride and saw two men falling from a great height.

Harrowing footage of the incident showed the group being thrown from the ride into the air.

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Columbus Fire has also confirmed that the victims range from 13-41 years-old.

Ohio governor John Kasich released a statement saying: "I am terribly saddened by this accident, by the loss of life and that people were injured enjoying Ohio's fair.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to those grieving and injured.

"I have ordered a full investigation into this incident and have ordered that all fair rides be shut down until additional safety inspections can be completed."

The incident happened on the first day of the fair.

More than 921,000 people attended the Ohio State Fair last year, according to organisers.