An amusement park ride that was part of a B.C. touring fair is closed over the long weekend as investigations continue into the death of a worker.

Witnesses said that part of the fair's twirling Zipper ride hit a man during its opening night in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Now, Technical Safety B.C. says that this weekend, during the fair's next stop in Terrace, B.C., the Zipper ride won't be running, and going forward, the fair has been given some specific safety instructions.

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"While the investigation into the Prince Rupert incident is ongoing, the safety officer has outlined the safety requirements that must be met before the carnival can be permitted to operate in Terrace over the long weekend," it reads.

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