At least 13 children were injured after a swing ride malfunctioned and fell to the ground at the Oyster Festival at the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Park in Connecticut on Sunday, according to police.
Authorities said a swing ride in Kids Cove lost power causing children on the ride to forcefully fall to the ground.
Multiple people suffered injuries. Several others were more seriously injured, including two which appear to have more serious injuries, police said.
Police said the injured have been transported to Norwalk, Stamford, and Bridgeport hospitals.
The Connecticut State Police Fire and Emergency Investigative Unit is investigating the cause of the accident.
According to a statement from the Norwalk Seaport Association, the event's organizers, other rides at the amusement park were closed following the accident but reopened later in the afternoon after being inspected.
"Our concerns remain for the well-being of those involved and their families. We are continuing to cooperate with the authorities."
Richard Stewart, owner of Stewart Amusements of Trumbull, said the swing ride is licensed by the state and was inspected on Friday. Stewart says he is cooperating with officials.
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