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Toddler Falls From Jersey Shore Ride
5 Sep
Summary
- A 2-year-old girl fell from a chairlift-style ride.
- The child landed on the sand from a 10 to 12-foot height.
- An investigation into the incident has been launched.
A distressing incident occurred recently at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, when a 2-year-old girl fell from the Sky Ride amusement attraction. The toddler was with her aunt and a 3-year-old boy when she fell from the chair before the ride began its journey.
The young child reportedly landed on the edge of the boardwalk's entrance platform before falling onto the sand below, a drop estimated to be between 10 and 12 feet. The ride was promptly shut down following the incident.
Emergency medical services attended to the child at the scene before she and her aunt were transported to Community Medical Center for further evaluation. The 3-year-old boy, who was left stranded in his chair, was safely brought down by firefighters using a ladder. Preliminary reports indicate the ride was functioning properly at the time, with no apparent defects or malfunctions.
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall.
