Man thrown from Disco Pang Pang ride in Incheon
A man in his 30s was injured after being thrown from the Disco Pang Pang ride at an amusement park in Wolmido, Incheon. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, the Korea Herald reports.
Fall from the ride
According to the Incheon Fire Department, at around 9:23 p.m., the man was reportedly thrown from the ride due to its bounce and then fell to the ground.
The victim complained of pain in his head and neck. Paramedics took him to a hospital. According to available information, he did not sustain serious injuries.
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Review of the circumstances
Police plan to establish the exact circumstances of the incident, including checking whether the amusement park complied with safety requirements.
Disco Pang Pang is a ride with a circular platform that rotates, bounces and makes sudden movements. Visitors sit along the edge of the platform and hold onto a handrail. The ride is usually operated by a DJ, who entertains visitors with commentary and may intensify the platform's movements. It is unknown whether a DJ was operating the ride at the time of the incident.
