Six year old girl died on an amusement park ride in the US
An investigation is underway after a six-year-old girl on vacation with her family died at an amusement park in the western Colorado town of Glenwood Springs in the US.
Very few details have been released, but Suzanne Emery with the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park said “an incident” occurred on Sunday evening on the Haunted Mine Drop ride that caused the death.
The Post Independent reported the park will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
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The Haunted Mine Drop opened in July 2017 and was billed as the first drop ride to go underground. AP
“Out of respect and concern for all parties involved, we will not have further comment until all details have been confirmed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all involved,” Ms Emery said.
Garfield County Coroner Robert Glassmire said park employees initiated first aid until paramedics arrived and determined the girl had died. The girl's name has not been released.
The young girl was on vacation with her family at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in the western Colorado town of Glenwood Springs. AP
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The Haunted Mine Drop, which opened in July 2017, was billed as the first drop ride to go underground, plunging riders 33 metres inside of Iron Mountain.
Park visitors are required to sign a release of liability waiver before going on any rides or attractions.
The sheriff's and coroner's offices are investigating the death.
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