Authorities are investigating after a 6-year-old girl died at an amusement park in the city of Glenwood Springs, west of Colorado.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado. – An investigation is underway after a six-year-old girl on vacation with her family died at an amusement park in the city of Glenwood Springs, west of Colorado.
Few details have been given, but Suzanne Emery with the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park says “an incident” occurred Sunday evening on the Haunted Mine Drop trip that caused the death. The Independent Post reports that the park will remain closed Monday and Tuesday.
“Out of respect and concern for all parties involved, we will have no further comments until all details have been confirmed. Our thoughts and prayers are addressed to all involved,” Emery said in a press release.
Garfield County coroner Robert Glassmire said park employees began first aid until paramedics arrived and determined the girl was dead. The girl’s name has not been released.
The Haunted Mine Drop, which opened in July 2017, is considered the first downhill trip that went underground and submerged pilots 33 meters inside Iron Mountain. Park visitors must sign a disclaimer before going to attractions or attractions.
The sheriff’s and forensic offices are investigating the death.