A 10-year-old boy suffered 'significant injuries” after being thrown off a Moby Dick themed carnival ride in Northern Illinois, an accident that could lead to criminal charges, officials say.
The first responders"discovered an injured 10-year-old child who appeared to have been thrown from a carnival ride," according to aThe boy was on ride called Moby Dick, which locks people in at the shoulders and then goes up and down as speed increases.
He"suffered multiple facial and jaw fractures and a significant injury to the bones in one leg," the statement added."He has some pretty significant injuries," said Cokefair, who estimated the boy's fall to be about 15 to 20 feet. Parent Lauren Tardi said she spotted workers not always making sure the safety bars were securely fastened.
Mayor Scott Gartner consulted with law enforcement, fire and other village officials before invoking"his executive authority to order the remainder of the rides at the" event to be shut down on Sunday, police said.
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