A malfunction on a roller coaster in Plainfield, Ill., sent a woman “flying,” according to witnesses.
Fortunately, the victim reportedly only suffered minor injuries after falling from the Iron Dragon roller coaster at the Plainfield Fest carnival. Local outlets reported that she was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The incident occurred around 6 p.m. last Thursday, The Northwest Herald reports. The victim was a 45-year-old woman and she apparently fell 5 feet to the ground, landing on the asphalt below. After being taken to the hospital, the woman was reportedly released later the same night.
Authorities reportedly determined that the accident was caused by a broken track, NBC 5 reports. All of the other passengers were removed from the ride and no other injuries were reported to first responders.
