A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has been killed and two other children injured a horrific rollercoaster crash.
Horrified witnesses reported hearing a “loud bang” as the rear carriage of the Cobra thrill ride came off its tracks at Tivoli Friheden in Aarhus, Denmark.
Tivoli Friheden amusement park, in Aarhus, Denmark, has been closed after the accident which killed a girl, 14[/caption]
Cobra is one of Denmark’s most well known rollercoasters – hitting speeds of up to 44mph and pulling 4.5Gs on its 400m long track.
The accident saw three youngsters rushed to hospital where the teenager was declared dead at around 2.20pm local time, reports TV2.
And it is not the first time there has been an accident on Cobra – with four people being injured when a carriage derailed in 2008.
Cops are now investigating the cause of the crash and the park will remain closed until further notice.
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Theme park director Henrik Ragborg Olesen said: ” I have no words, it is deeply tragic and absolutely terrible that there is a child of 14 years who has died here in our park, where you have to be happy together and have good experiences.”
The director could not confirm if this latest accident was similar to the previous crash 14 years ago.
Tivoli Friheden, one of Denmark’s most popular theme parks, was evacuated after the crash.
The amusement park confirmed via Facebook it will remain closed.
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The cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed and investigators are probing the rollercoaster.
Another one the children has been identified as a 13-year-old boy who suffered injuries to one of his hands.
In a statement, Tivoli Friheden said: “We have gathered the guests who are related to the injured – and those who sat on the train – and are offering psychological help to those who need it.
“The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, but technical assistance from experts has been requested.
“Out of respect for the injured, we encourage our guests not to share any pictures that may have been taken in connection with the accident.”
Tivoli Friheden manager Henrik Ragborg Olsen speaks to the press after the crash[/caption]
Police car stands outside the amusement park as cops investigate the death[/caption]
