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Panic and confusion followed at a theme park in Spain Saturday after a ride on a Batman-themed roller coaster left a visitor with fractures to both legs, according to local reports.
The incident occurred on the Batman Gotham City Escape at Parque Warner Madrid, the the park said in a post on X.
The 49-year-old rider reportedly suffered an open fracture in his left leg and a closed fracture in his right leg, Europa Press reported, citing emergency officials.
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According to the park, the ride opened in 2023 and was Spain’s first multi-launch roller coaster. The roller coaster features three launches that propel riders upward at high speeds and four inversions that leave riders briefly hanging upside down.
Park officials said the ride was stopped immediately and emergency procedures were promptly activated.
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“The affected person was attended to immediately by emergency medical services,” Parque Warner said.
First responders then airlifted the visitor to a nearby hospital, Europa Press reported.
Another visitor, Juan José Molina, described panic among some parkgoers.
“There were people crying and having anxiety attacks,” he said.
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Parque Warner said the roller coaster will remain closed while management reviews the incident in coordination with authorities.
