Dolly Parton’s Tennessee Theme Park Closes Drop Tower Ride Out Of ‘Abundance Of Caution’ After Fatal Fall At Orlando Amusement Park
According to wcvb5, Dollywood is temporarily closing its drop tower ride after a boy fell to his death from a similar type of ride by the same manufacturer at a park in Orlando, a representative for Dolly Parton’s Tennessee theme park shared.
“We were deeply saddened to hear of the heartbreaking accident at ICON Park in Orlando, Fla. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this unimaginably difficult time,” Wes Ramey, Dollywood’s public relations director, said in a statement.
“Although Dollywood does not have the specific ride involved in this tragic incident, the safety of our guests is our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, and until further details about the accident at ICON Park are known, we have temporarily closed Drop Line, our drop tower ride that was developed by the same manufacturer,” Ramey said.
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As we previously reported, On Thursday night, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the OrlandoFreeFall ride, described by its operators as the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower at 430 feet.