2-year-old boy, two others hurt in carnival ride mishap in Zambales | Inquirer News

2-year-old boy, two others hurt in carnival ride mishap in Zambales

/ 07:07 PM November 01, 2022

This seat from a caterpillar ride broke down, causing three people, including a 2-year-old boy, to fall to the ground and sustain serious injuries. (Photo courtesy of Masinloc police)

This photo shows a seat from a caterpillar ride that broke down, causing three people, including a 2-year-old boy, to fall to the ground and sustain serious injuries. (Photo courtesy of Masinloc police)

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Three people, including a 2-year-old boy, were injured in a carnival ride accident in Masinloc town in this province, police said on Tuesday.

According to reports, Rodelina Ulao, 24; Carla Mae Calbonge, 23; and the 2-year-old boy were on a caterpillar ride when their seat broke down after the operator accelerated the speed.

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The victims were thrown from their seats and fell about 6 feet to the ground, police said.

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Investigators said the victims sustained severe injuries and were taken to the Rural Health Unit in Masinloc.

The ride operator was arrested and will face a charge of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple injuries. INQ

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