A woman is fighting for her life after being hit by a rollercoaster in a freak accident at the Melbourne Royal Show.
Police say initial investigations suggest the woman was struck by a rollercoaster carriage as she was trying to retrieve a dropped phone.
“It appears at this early stage the woman may have walked on and entered the track to try and retrieve a dropped phone before she was hit by a roller coast carriage,” Victoria Police said in a statement.
The horror incident unfolded in front of shocked onlookers about 5.45pm on Sunday.
The 26-year-old woman was found lying injured on the ground.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
The rollercoaster ride will be shut for the foreseeable future, however, the show is set to go on as investigations into the incident continue.
“Detectives from the Yarra Crime Investigation Unit are attending the scene and will work with WorkSafe to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident,” VIC Police said.
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