Overview
- Authorities say both victims are under 13 and were hospitalized after falling roughly 15 to 20 feet, with one airlifted to a Baton Rouge children's hospital.
- Witnesses reported the carriage tipped after catching on wiring and remained stuck at an angle as the girls were ejected, while a third rider was rescued from the basket.
- The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal has opened an active investigation and conducted inspections that allowed all attractions except the Ferris wheel to reopen.
- Local outlets reported one girl suffered broken bones and the other may have a brain bleed, though officials have not released detailed medical updates.
- Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said video suggests a possible mechanical failure, and reporting identified the operator as Crescent City Amusements, which had a separate ride incident in 2023.