Fourteen injured as tree falls on rollercoaster at Spanish theme park

At least 14 people have been injured after a tree fell on a rollercoaster ride at a popular Spanish theme park.

Two of the casualties are said to be in a critical condition and were airlifted from PortAventura World and rushed to Bellvitge Hospital in Barcelona and Joan XXIII Hospital in Tarragona.

The incident occurred on a wooden roller coaster called Tomahawk, with children reportedly among those injured.

At least 14 people have been injured at PortAventura

(PortAventura)

A spokeswoman for a regional emergency response co-ordination centre confirmed: “Two people have been transferred critically injured to hospital.

“Three other people have also been taken to hospital although their injuries are less serious.”

The theme park confirmed in a statement on social media: “This morning, due to high winds, an accident has occurred in which a tree came down on the Tomahawk rollercoaster.

“Some of the branches hit customers who were on the attraction. Our emergency protocols were activated immediately.”

PortAventura’s website describes the ride as a “children’s roller coaster with frenetic climbs and descents that will test the bravery of all those who dare to challenge it”.

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