17-year-old hospitalized after falling from swing ride at Canada’s Wonderland

A 17-year-old woman was hospitalized after falling from a swing ride at Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the amusement park.

Incident details

Ride operators on the Swing of the Century ride reported the injury shortly after it happened.

• Park medical staff and emergency medical services (EMS) responded promptly.
• The individual was transported to a trauma center by York Region paramedics.
• The paramedics indicated that the person fell from a height of 30 to 40 feet.

The Swing of the Century, originally named Swing of Siam, is one of the 26 original rides that have been at Canada’s Wonderland since it opened in 1981. This ride features free-hanging seats suspended from an elevated, rotating, and slanting tower, capable of accommodating up to 48 riders.

Investigation updates

An investigation into the incident is currently underway.

The spokesperson for Canada’s Wonderland told CTV News that the safety of their guests and associates is their top priority. The circumstances that led to the fall are still unknown, and park officials are working to determine how the incident occurred.

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