FOURTEEN people are injured and two are in a critical condition after a tree fell on the “Tomahawk” rollercoaster at a park in Spain.
A strong wind storm with gusts of up to 40 miles per hour is said to have blown over the tree and caused branches to fall on passengers.
The ‘Tomahawk’ rollercoaster
The tragic accident took place at PortAventura World, an entertainment resort located between Vila Seca and Salou.
Some of the branches of the tree landed directly on the passengers, according to a company statement.
One person in a critical condition was taken to Bellvitge Hospital in Barcelona, while the other was taken to the Joan XXIII University Hospital in Tarragona, both by helicopter.
Three other injured passengers were taken to different nearby hospitals.
Park management said the event was “completely unrelated to the operation and maintenance” of the attractions, attributing it instead to strong winds which have today been blowing in Tarragona.
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