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1 Teen Dead, Another Injured in Carnival Ride Accident

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EL PASO, TX -- A female teenager was killed Friday night when she was ejected from a spinning carnival ride at an El Paso, Texas, church, local police have confirmed.

Another female teenager, who also was ejected from "The Sizzler" ride at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, sustained injuries and was rushed to a local hospital.

A third female teenager, who was not ejected from the ride, was treated at the scene but did not sustain any injuries, El Paso Police Department Sgt. Enrique Carrillo told ABC News.

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That's really unfortunate :( hopefully the injured girl gets better


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Appears it was a srambler type ride.
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I rode on a Sizzler not long ago. Scary and sad news :(.


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It's always sad to hear the death on a ride. When such an accident occurs it makes me think of an Anton's message like amusement park rides are built to give us a joy.
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