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Man Fractures Legs on Spain's Batman Coaster
30 Aug
Summary
- A 49-year-old man suffered two leg fractures on a Batman roller coaster.
- The incident occurred at Spain's Parque Warner Madrid on Saturday.
- The ride remains closed as authorities investigate the emergency.
An incident on the Batman Gotham City Escape roller coaster at Parque Warner Madrid on Saturday, August 29, resulted in serious injuries for a 49-year-old man. The parkgoer reportedly suffered fractures to both legs, prompting immediate emergency response and his subsequent airlift to 12 de Octubre University Hospital in Madrid.
Parque Warner Madrid confirmed the occurrence, stating that their emergency procedures were activated and the guest received prompt assistance. The roller coaster was halted immediately after the incident and has since been closed. Authorities are currently reviewing the situation in coordination with local law enforcement.
The Batman Gotham City Escape, a newer attraction that opened in 2023, is designed to simulate an action-packed story featuring Batman and The Joker. It features a maximum height of 45 meters and reaches speeds of up to 104 kilometers per hour, including four inversions.
Eyewitnesses described the aftermath as chaotic and deeply shocking for other park visitors. The rest of the theme park continued normal operations following the event.
