In France, a 17-year-old teenager died while riding a ride. The police are investigating the tragic incident.
It is reported that the incident occurred on August 6 in an amusement park in the resort town of Cap d’Agde while riding the Adrenaline attraction, which simulates a free fall from a height of 60 meters. Video footage taken by eyewitnesses shows a person falling out of a chair as the structure continues to move.
Cap d'Agde : un ado de 17 ans est mort et une jeune femme de 19 ans grièvement blessée dans un accident de manège au Luna Park. Le mécanisme d'une balançoire géante a cédé. En 2017, un manège du même type avait connu un accident à la foire du Trône.pic.twitter.com/kaqsRdLHc0
— Infos Françaises (@InfosFrancaises) August 6, 2023
It is reported that as a result of a malfunction of the mechanism, a 17-year-old boy died, and a 19-year-old girl was seriously injured.
After the tragedy, the amusement park was closed to the public. The managers of the amusement park are interrogated by the police.
