14 year old killed after being thrown from “drop tower” ride

[Max.]

Saw the vid on reddit



There was a horrendous accident at a Florida amusement park that left a child dead, and sadly it's yet another case of the fact ... these rides are not risk free.

A 14-year-old boy was riding the "Orlando Free-Fall" at ICON Park Thursday when he fell to the ground and died.

The apex of the ride stands at 430 feet ... the park boasts the world's tallest freestanding drop tower.

@ iconparkorlando
An eyewitness told Fox News 35 ... "At first we thought it was a piece of the ride or whatever until we got a little closer and it was a person laying on the ground. Everyone was just panicking and screaming."

 

[Tflasha]

CLOSE THAT WHOLE MUTHAfukkN PARK DOWN!!!!!

 

[George's Dilemma]

 

[Black]

Jesus Christ!

 

[CopiousX]

Thats some final destination sht






Id be losing my mind if i was one of the peple left on the ride. On some, "that couldve been me!!!"

 

[KING WILL]

Wild af..

Didn't ride that ride, but I was just in Icon Park in February.

RIP

 

[Stuntone]

Looks like his restraint device wasn't secured. He may have unfastened it. Usually the ride manager comes around and check them before the ride.

 

[Malcolmxxx_23]

Smh at that dude pulling out his phone

 

[Rekkapryde]

looks like it's teacups for me here on out brehs

to that child.

From what I understand these theme parks don't have regulations on a lot of their rides/machinery. But of course the food establishments do

 

[MikelArteta]

may he rest in peace my condolences to the fam

 

[Mʀ2ᴋDᴇᴇᴢ]

Looks like his restraint device wasn't secured. He may have unfastened it. Usually the ride manager comes around and check them before the ride.

Saw a video a worker was just chopping it up with three individuals, barely checking shyt

 

[Ayo]

'deRegUlaTe EvEryThiNg!'

 

[Max.]

Sound of human flesh hitting the concrete

 

[Take It In Blood]

 

[Ayo]

That video

I may not sleep for at least a week.