12-Year-Old Boy Injured In Branson Roller Coaster Accident

St. Louis MO

21 June, 2021

1:28 PM

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CBS St. Louis June 21, 2021 A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized after an accident at a roller coaster attraction in Branson.Branson officials say the accident happened about 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The Branson Coaster. Emergency responders found the child trapped on a ride with what appeared to be serious injuries. The child had to be extricated. He was flown by helicopter to a Springfield hospital. Details about his injuries have not been released.The Missouri State Fire Marshall's office is investigating the cause of the accident. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.