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Teen dies after fall from Florida amusement park ride

FILE: The Wheel at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida. A 14-year-old boy has died after falling from the Orlando Free Fall ride (not pictured), which opened late last year. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials in Florida say a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from a ride at an Orlando amusement park.

Sheriff’s officials and emergency crews responded to a call late Thursday at Icon Park, which is located in the city’s tourist district along International Drive.


The boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which opened late last year. Officials say he was taken to a hospital, where he died.

No additional details about the teen or the incident were released.

The 430-foot ride opened late last year and is billed as the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower.