Luna Park crash – Teen, 17, killed in theme park ride crash after ‘being thrown from 70mph cable swing in high winds’
A FRENCH teenager was killed and another critically injured after they fell from a high-speed ride at an amusement park.
The tragedy occurred at the Luna Park in southern France on Sunday after suspected strong winds rocked the ride and the two victims fell 180ft.
Local prosecutor Raphael Balland said: “Two people were victims of an accident while using the Adrenaline attraction.
“An adolescent aged 17 died of his injuries and a young woman of 19 was taken to hospital at Montpellier as an absolute emergency (case).”
Balland said that the teenagers struck obstacles as they fell 180ft.
An investigation has been opened and four people, including the theme park manager, have been arrested.
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