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Florida’s Fun Spot theme park closes rollercoaster as boy, 6, severely injured falling off

A 6-year-old boy suffered ‘traumatic injuries’ after falling off the Galaxy Spin ride at the Fun Spot America – Kissimmee amusement park in Florida. Rescue crews managed to recover the boy from about 20 feet beneath the ride’s track

A six-year-old child was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after falling off a rollercoaster at an amusement park, in a horrifying incident.

Rescue crews rushed to the Fun Spot America – Kissimmee amusement park in Florida at around 3pm local time on Thursday afternoon responding to reports that a child had fallen from a roller coaster called The Galaxy Spin.

The circumstances under which the dramatic fall occurred are unclear, however, rescuers from the Osceola County Fire Rescue Department managed to lift the boy from about 20 feet beneath the ride’s track. He was rushed to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida, where he was treated for serious injuries.

A spokesperson from the Osceola County Fire Rescue Department told FOX 35 that the child had suffered “traumatic injuries.” The exact condition and injuries of the child are unknown. The park ride was reportedly closed to the public after the incident.

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