U.S. News

Actions

Zip line collision leaves child, adult in critical condition

The incident happened at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, Colorado, about 40 miles south of Denver.
Philip S. Miller Park
Posted at 12:24 PM, Jun 26, 2023

Three people, including two children, were rushed to a Colorado hospital after colliding on a zip line. 

A child and an adult were listed in critical condition as of Sunday night, authorities said. The other child reportedly had less severe injuries but was also taken to the hospital for treatment. 

The incident happened at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, about 40 miles south of Denver. 

An investigation is underway to determine what caused the collision.

Castle Rock Fire and Rescue said that when medics arrived, the individuals involved in the collision were no longer on the zip line and were on one of the park's platforms. 

Big Bend National Park exterior sign.

Father, stepson die at Texas national park as temperature reached 119

They were hiking the Marufo Vega Trail at Big Bend National Park, a rugged desert trail with no shade.

LEARN MORE

The zip line tours at the park are operated by the EDGE. According to its website, the park contains 10 zip lines that span more than 2 total miles and stand as high as 110 feet off the ground.

Participants can reportedly reach speeds up to 50 mph, according to the site.

This story was originally published by Landon Haaf at Scripps News Denver.

Police cordon off the Gröna Lund amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden

1 dead, others hurt after riders plunged from roller coaster in Sweden

One of the carriages on the Jetline rollercoaster derailed and people fell to the ground at the Grona Lund amusement park.

LEARN MORE