Girl, 17, in hospital after falling from swing ride at Canada’s Wonderland
Posted Jul 12, 2024 05:08:59 AM.
Last Updated Jul 12, 2024 12:31:16 PM.
A 17-year-old girl is in hospital after she suffered a medical episode and fell from a ride at Canada’s Wonderland on Thursday.
York Regional Police were called to the amusement park in Vaughan at around 2:30 p.m.
A duty inspector tells 680News Radio that the teen girl suffered a medical episode leading to her falling off a ride. She was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
A spokesperson for Canada’s Wonderland confirmed a guest fell off Swing of the Century, which was reported by staff.
“An incident investigation is underway. The safety of our guests and associates is our top priority,” the statement read.
Technical Safety and Standard Authority (TSSA) officials inspected the ride at the scene and deemed it safe. It will remain open on Friday.
