Overview
- The incident occurred around noon Saturday at the Harvest Festival on False River in New Roads, about 40 miles from Baton Rouge.
- Both victims are under 13, and one was airlifted to a Baton Rouge medical facility; authorities have not released their conditions.
- The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal opened an investigation and the Pointe Coupée Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the response.
- Witnesses described a Ferris wheel bucket tipping or a car appearing 'kicked over,' with the girls seen on a steel platform with what appeared to be blood.
- All rides were shut for inspection and remain closed until cleared, and festival organizers have not issued a public statement.