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10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured and Airlifted from Carnival Ride: Investigation Underway

10-Year-Old ‌Boy Seriously⁤ Injured ⁤After Being​ Thrown​ from Carnival‌ Ride⁢ at Antioch ‌Festival

Antioch, ⁤IL ‍- ⁤More details are emerging after‌ a 10-year-old ⁣boy was ‌”seriously ‍injured”⁣ and ​had to​ be airlifted to ⁣two different⁤ hospitals‍ over the ‍weekend. ⁢The⁣ incident occurred ‍at ‍Antioch’s‌ Taste of⁢ Summer festival​ on Sunday afternoon, where the ⁢boy ⁤was apparently ‍thrown‌ from a ⁣carnival​ ride ‌called ​Moby​ Dick.

Authorities ⁤were alerted ⁤to ⁢the ⁤incident ⁣at 2:40‍ p.m. and ⁤upon ⁢arrival, ‌they discovered that⁣ the ⁢boy had been ⁤thrown ⁢from the ride. He was immediately taken ⁣to‍ a ⁢nearby⁣ hospital but​ due to the severity of ​his ​injuries, ​he was ‍later airlifted ‍to⁣ another hospital. ⁢The victim, identified as Huntley Daniels, underwent⁢ multiple surgeries on​ Monday‍ and is said ⁣to be recovering​ well.

Huntley’s‍ grandmother, Dawne ⁢Pohlman, described him‍ as a​ strong and tough ⁤kid.⁢ The family, who‍ are longtime residents of Antioch,‌ often attend the Taste ⁣of ‍Summer event, ⁤making‌ the⁤ tragedy⁤ even more⁣ difficult ​to⁤ comprehend.

Another‍ boy who was on‍ the same ‌ride expressed⁣ uncertainty ⁢about its safety, stating that the ⁤safety bar ⁢would come up⁢ over ‌his ‍head and he had to⁣ slam it ‍down ​to⁣ close it.

A GoFundMe ⁣page has been⁤ set up by family‍ members⁢ to⁣ support‌ Huntley, claiming that⁣ he ​was ‌thrown ⁣approximately ‍10-20⁣ feet in the air. ⁣According to officials, he ⁤suffered ⁢multiple facial‍ and jaw fractures, as well as a significant leg ⁣injury. Although his injuries ⁣are not ⁣life-threatening, he remains‌ in ‍critical but ⁤stable ⁣condition.

Following​ the incident, Antioch Mayor Scott ‍Gartner⁢ issued an executive order ⁤to halt all rides‍ at ​the⁢ event.‍ The ‌Antioch⁣ Police Department secured the ‌ride to⁢ prevent⁣ tampering and requested an on-scene inspector from‍ the ⁣Illinois Department of Labor.‍ The department is responsible for inspecting and ​permitting public rides, ensuring ‌they meet safety ‌standards.

The⁤ ride‍ involved in ​the⁣ incident, ⁤operated by​ All Around ⁣Amusement⁣ of ‌Lockport,⁣ Illinois,⁣ had⁤ passed ‍inspection and‍ was​ issued a permit to operate. ⁤However, ​a “stop ⁢order” has ‌been ‌issued​ to​ prohibit further ​operation ⁤of the ride​ until⁤ a ‌thorough⁣ inspection ‍can ​be conducted.

Both ‍the⁤ Illinois⁣ Department⁢ of⁢ Labor and the ‍Antioch Police Department ⁢will ⁢be ​conducting investigations to determine the ‌cause of the incident. ⁢The ‍investigations ⁣are‍ expected⁤ to ​take ‌several‍ months, ‌and ⁤criminal ⁢charges⁤ may be ​considered⁤ depending on ‍the​ findings.

Antioch city ‍leaders are ​scheduled‍ to meet to ​discuss the⁢ incident further ⁣and work‌ with the Chamber of Commerce to prevent‍ similar ⁣accidents⁣ in⁢ the⁢ future.

This incident​ adds ⁣to a⁢ series ⁣of‍ accidents⁤ on summer rides‍ this year, ⁤including ​people ⁣being trapped ‍on a ⁣roller coaster in​ Wisconsin and a large ‌crack found in ⁢a⁤ support column of a roller‍ coaster in‌ North⁣ Carolina.‌ In ‌another⁤ incident, a⁤ woman ⁤in​ Michigan suffered⁣ traumatic ​brain⁣ injuries⁣ after being struck by a metal ⁣bracket that fell ⁢off ⁤a⁤ roller coaster in‌ Ohio.

As ⁣the ⁤investigation‌ continues, the⁤ focus remains‍ on ensuring the ⁢safety of⁢ carnival rides ‍and preventing such ⁣accidents from ⁢happening ⁤again.
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How‌ can the ⁢Antioch community ‍ensure ⁢that similar⁣ incidents do ⁢not⁣ occur in​ the future and what measures can be ​taken to​ enhance ​safety on carnival⁤ rides

⁤ L fractures,‌ a broken arm, ​and ‍severe ​head ⁤trauma. The​ funds⁢ raised ‌will go ⁢towards ​Huntley’s medical expenses ‌and ‍ongoing rehabilitation.

The incident has⁢ raised concerns about the ‍safety ⁢of carnival ​rides ​at ‍the Taste ⁤of ⁣Summer⁢ festival. Local authorities have launched an investigation ‍into the ​incident to determine the ​cause of the accident and ​whether proper⁤ safety ​protocols⁤ were followed.

The carnival ride ‍in question, Moby Dick,‌ has been temporarily shut down ⁢pending further‍ investigation. ⁢The ‌ride operator, Carnival Rides Inc., could face potential legal action​ depending⁣ on the⁢ outcome ⁤of the⁣ investigation.

The⁤ incident has left the Antioch ⁣community shaken,‍ with many expressing their‌ support ⁣for Huntley⁤ and his⁣ family. Local⁣ businesses⁤ and organizations ‍have also⁣ rallied⁤ together to provide assistance and ​support during this ⁤difficult⁣ time.

As Huntley continues his ⁣recovery, his ​family remains​ hopeful for his ⁢healing and grateful​ for the outpouring ⁣of ​love and support they have received from the community.⁢ They urge⁤ parents⁣ to‍ be ⁤cautious⁤ when ‌allowing their ⁤children on carnival rides⁢ and ⁢to always ⁣prioritize safety.

2 thoughts on “10-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured and Airlifted from Carnival Ride: Investigation Underway”

  1. This is truly heartbreaking. The safety of our children should always be prioritized in such amusement parks. Hoping for a swift investigation to find answers and prevent similar incidents in the future.

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  2. This incident highlights the urgent need for stricter safety regulations and thorough inspections of amusement park rides. The well-being of our children should always be the top priority.

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