Deaths Reported in Dreamworld Amusement Park Incident
Queensland Police confirmed four people were killed during an incident on a Dreamworld amusement park ride on Tuesday, October 25. Police added that “a number of people” were also injured.
The Gold Coast theme park was closed and hundreds evacuated following the incident, which occurred at about 2pm. It’s believed the people were on the Thunder River Rapids family ride, which features large inflatable rafts that are winched onto a river of water via a conveyer belt.
Queensland Ambulance Officer Gavin Fuller in a press conference said the ride “malfunctioned”, which caused two people to be ejected from the ride and “another two people were caught inside the ride.”
“Dreamworld is working as quickly as possible to establish the facts around the incident and is working closely with emergency authorities and police to do this,” said Dreamworld Australia spokeswoman Miche Paterson.
It is one of the more gentle attractions and allows children as young two years old, as long as those under four are accompanied by an adult.
In this video, published by Gold Coast Bulletin journalist Nic McElroy, parkgoers are seen evacuating the venue after the incident. Credit: Twitter/Nic McElroy
