Girl, 6, dies on mine drop ride at Colorado amusement park

Glenwood Caverns ride girl died on passed inspections, in compliance with regulations, state says

DENVER – The ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park that a 6-year-old girl was killed on Sunday evening was most recently inspected by a third party in June, and it has been in compliance with all regulations and passed all third-party inspections since it became operational in 2017, according to the state.Investigators from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Oil and Public Safety were at the adventure park Tuesday co…

Girl, 6, dies on Colorado amusement park's mine drop ride

The ride, which opened in 2017, "drops riders 110 feet down inside the mountain as they listen to ghostly mining tales from days gone by," according to the park's website.

6-year-old girl dies on Colorado amusement park ride

A 6-year-old girl died Sunday on a ride at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, CBS Denver reports. The incident occurred on the Haunted Mine Drop attraction, according to the park.The victim was visiting the park with her family, who are from Colorado Springs, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. Walt Stowe, a spokesman for the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, said Monday that officials are investiga…

Girl, 6, dies on mine drop ride at Colorado amusement park

An investigation is underway after a 6-year-old girl on vacation with her family died at an amusement park in the western Colorado town of Glenwood Springs.Few details have been released, but Suzanne Emery with the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park says “an incident” occurred Sunday evening on the Haunted Mine Drop ride that caused the death. The Post Independent reports the park will be closed Monday and Tuesday.“Out of respect and concern for al…

6-year-old girl dies on amusement park ride in Colorado

The child, from Colorado Springs, was vacationing with her family.

6-year-old girl dies on amusement park ride in Colorado

The child, from Colorado Springs, was vacationing with her family.