A distressing incident occurred in Kissimmee, Florida, on August 3, when a six-year-old Louisiana boy fell from the Galaxy Spin rollercoaster.
Witnesses on the scene reported that the child had been standing on the ride. The boy was sitting next to another passenger. The Galaxy Spin does not have individual seat belts for each rider.
Emergency services discovered the boy trapped beneath a section of the rollercoaster, approximately 20 feet off the ground.
The Galaxy Spin ride at Fun Spot Kissimmee is characterized by its high-speed maneuvers, and has set height criteria as mentioned on the park’s official website.
The injured boy was subsequently taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital. As of now, updates on his well-being are yet to be released. The incident has prompted a formal investigation by the Florida Department of Agriculture.
In response to the accident, the park has suspended the Galaxy Spin ride for a detailed assessment. They have, however, affirmed that the ride had cleared recent safety inspections.
This event is reminiscent of a previous accident in which 14-year-old Tyre Sampson lost his life after a fall from the Free Fall ride at Orlando’s ICON Park. Post-incident evaluations revealed that Sampson had not met the ride’s safety criteria, leading to its closure.
Such incidents have intensified discussions about the safety standards at amusement parks, underscoring the need for stringent regulations and checks.
