Teenager falls from mechanical game at Cozumel fair (VIDEO)

COZUMEL – A 13-year-old girl was injured Sunday night after falling from a mechanical ride during the Cozumel fair, allegedly due to a fault.

In a video circulating on social media, the minor can be seen on the ground . In addition, another family was on the verge of suffering the same fate, the minor was injured in the hip,

According to shared information, the incident occurred in the game known as “El Trabant” or “Wipe Out,” which was operating without supervision from operators and staff, since they did not place the locks for users.

🎡🚨 Tragedy in #Cozumel | A minor was thrown from a mechanical game in the tourist area, suffering serious injuries due to the strong fall. Authorities from the FGE and Civil Protection closed the attraction. #accidents 🎢 #CivilProtection 🚑 ⚠️ #NewsMexico pic.twitter.com/Y2nsXaYEr3

— MCV News (@mcvnoticias) February 24, 2025

Following the accident, the official Facebook account of Cozumel Civil Protection reported that they closed the amusement ride and fined the company responsible.

Regarding the minor's health, it was reported that her parents took her to a hospital to receive specialized medical care. In addition, it was confirmed that the expenses derived from the care will be covered by the company operating the mechanical game involved.

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