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Passenger Injured as Acrylic Panel Shatters on Icon of the Seas Waterslide

Royal Caribbean has closed the Frightening Bolt slide for the remainder of the voyage pending a full safety investigation.

Overview

  • An acrylic panel fractured mid-ride on the Frightening Bolt slide, slicing a passenger’s legs and back.
  • Passengers shouted warnings to stop the ride while crew members secured the area and provided medical assistance.
  • The injured man was treated onboard and is reported to be in stable condition.
  • The Icon of the Seas remains on schedule for its return to Miami under heightened safety protocols.
  • The incident follows a series of recent emergencies on the world’s largest cruise ship, raising questions about high-thrill attraction safety.