BREAKING: Boy Dies After Falling from Orlando Amusement Part Ride!
One teenager (14) died after falling from a ride at Orlando’s ICON Park this Thursday night!
Tyre Sampson was immediately transported to the hospital after falling out of the Free Fall ride, the tallest freestanding tower at 430 feet, Fox 35 Orlando reported.
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death.
It’s thought that the boy’s harness wasn’t secured, but there’s an ongoing investigation.
Fox 35 Orlando reported:
A 14-year-old boy tragically fell to his death from a ride at Orlando’s ICON Park on Thursday night. Witnesses shared video exclusively with FOX 35 of the moments right before he fell. The video has been edited due to its graphic nature.
Witnesses on the scene told deputies that the boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet. It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.
Montrey Williams told FOX 35 News that they saw something fall and at first, thought it was a piece of the ride.
“We got a little closer and it was a person laying on the ground,” said Williams. “Everyone was just panicking and screaming.”
Witnesses say the boys parents were panicking as they watched.
A look at the restraints on the Orlando Free Fall ride. They pull over the rider – similar to a roller coaster (no seat belts). 2 workers do safety checks and make sure restraints are locked. A 14-year-old boy tragically died in the ride last night. @fox35orlando pic.twitter.com/UuvjadcCJq
— Ryan Elijah FOX 35 (@ryanelijah) March 25, 2022
There is a video of the boy’s fall from the ride, but TGP shared an edited version, showing the moments that led to the tragic accident.
Watch:
