A day of fun turned into a nightmare at Montevideo's iconic Parque Rodó amusement park when a rollercoaster malfunction left a young boy with serious injuries.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing "a loud cracking noise" before seeing the child violently thrown against the ride's safety bars. Panic spread rapidly through the crowd as the ride shuddered to an abrupt stop.
Emergency Response
Park staff and quick-thinking visitors worked together to stabilize the injured child before emergency medical teams arrived within minutes. The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital where he remains under observation for head and spinal injuries.
Safety Concerns Raised
This incident has reignited debates about amusement park safety regulations in Uruguay. Local authorities have temporarily closed the attraction pending a full investigation. "We won't compromise on visitor safety," declared a park spokesperson.
The accident occurred on one of Parque Rodó's most popular family attractions, which had passed its most recent safety inspection just three months prior.
