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Man falls from Loganville carnival ride

By MIKE MORRIS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/02/08

A man was injured Tuesday night when he fell from a ride at a Loganville carnival, authorities said.

Gwinnett County fire Capt. Thomas Rutledge said the incident occurred about 7 p.m. at McNair Amusements on U.S. 78 at Old Loganville Road.

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The man, whose name was not released, fell from a "swing-type" carnival ride while the ride was in motion, Rutledge said.

He said the man was conscious, and was taken to Gwinnett Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.

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