Malaysian girl dies after being flung from Australian funfair ride

Australian authorities are investigating the death of a Malaysian girl who was flung “like a doll” from a spinning ride at the Royal Adelaide Show. The eight-year-old girl, who was reportedly visiting Australia with her family, was thrown from the AirMaxx 360 ride on Friday afternoon, South Australian police said in a statement. She was treated by paramedics and taken to an Adelaide hospital but died a short time later.

It was so shocking – it was like a horror movie. I didn’t see her land in the crowd but when I made it over to her I couldn’t see her eyes moving. Everyone was screaming.

Eyewitness Malinda Dunwoodie

Showgoers on Saturday laid stuffed teddy bear toys and flowers at a makeshift memorial in the showgrounds. South Australia’s work health and safety agency SafeWork SA, said the ride would be shut for the rest of the event as they investigate the incident with police.

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