A six-year-old girl tragically died following a go-kart accident at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The incident occurred when the girl, riding with an adult, was struck by another go-kart. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly before 9 p.m. The child was airlifted to HCA Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, where she succumbed to her injuries the next day, as reported by the Port St. Lucie Police Department.
The tragic event has prompted an investigation by both state and federal authorities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified, and state inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture have been called in to examine the safety conditions at the facility. Urban Air has expressed its condolences, stating, “Our deepest sympathies go out to the child’s family and loved ones.”
The park has been closed as the investigation continues.The park has been closed as the investigation continues.The park has been closed as the investigation continues.The park has been closed as the investigation continues. Concerns about the safety of the go-kart track have been raised, with reports of worn tires affecting traction. This incident follows a previous safety issue at another Urban Air location in Florida in 2019, where a child was injured in a zip line accident. Urban Air has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the recent accident, as noted by WFLX.
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