Saturday, June 26, 2010

TEEN HURT ON CARNIVAL RIDE


Teen hurt on carnival ride at Mount Trashmore
The Virginian-Pilot© June 25, 2010
VIRGINIA BEACH By Kathy Adams
A teen was injured on a carnival ride at Mount Trashmore Thursday, resulting in the ride being shut down for a short time, officials said.
Carnival manager Jody Cadwell, a contractor from National Event Management Corp., said the injury was not a result of the ride malfunctioning, but declined to disclose what happened. The teen suffered a shoulder injury and was transported to a hospital, officials said.
Medics responded to a report of someone who was lightheaded and having an arm problem just before 8 p.m., said Bruce Nedelka, a division chief with the Department of Emergency Medical Services. There was no report of an injury due to a ride, he said.
After the injury, which occurred on The Extreme, a ride that swings back and forth like a pendulum while spinning around, was closed down, Cadwell said. It reopened today after city inspectors declared it safe, he said.
All of the carnival rides are inspected prior to each event opening, Cadwell said.
The Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival, which is operated by Deggeller Attractions, opened June 4. Saturday is the last day. It’s open from 2-11:30 p.m. and wristbands are $20, according to the city website.

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