Child Thrown from Carnival Ride in Antioch, Illinois
Child Thrown from Carnival Ride in Antioch
A 10-year-old child was thrown from a carnival ride on Sunday in Antioch, Illinois, according to police. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. on the Moby Dick ride at the Taste of Antioch festival. The child was flown to a local hospital, but there is no word on their condition as of Sunday afternoon. The Illinois Department of Labor and Antioch police and fire departments are investigating the incident.
Details of the Incident at the Taste of Antioch Festival
Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner used his executive authority to close the rides while a safety review of each ride is completed, according to the police department. The is developing and more information is expected to become available. Stay tuned for further updates on this story.
