One dead, three people hospitalized after Adventureland Park accident
July 5, 2021 1:57AM CDT
ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) — One person is dead and three other people were hospitalized after a raft overturned on a ride at Adventureland Park over the weekend.
Six people were on a raft on the Raging River when the accident happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
KCCI-TV in Des Moines reports that Adventureland officials confirmed on Sunday night that one of the people injured has died.
Adventureland officials said in a Facebook post that the ride had been inspected on Friday and was found to be in sound working order. It will remain closed for a thorough inspection.
The ride sends riders through rapids on large circular rafts.