BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKRN) – At least eight children were injured when a swing ride at Beech Bend Park tipped over Saturday, officials told WKRN News 2.
The incident happened around 6:15 p.m.
“We have seen eight patients that have come through the emergency department at The Medical Center,” said Sandy Faria, a spokesperson for The Medical Center, Bowling Green.
News 2 said none of the children are in critical condition.
No additional information was immediately released.
The ride is scheduled to be inspected to determine why the ride malfunctioned. Uneven weight distribution could have been a factor.
The park will remain open but the malfunctioning ride will be closed until further notice.