Luna Park crash – Teen, 17, killed in theme park ride crash after ‘being thrown from 70mph cable swing in high winds’

A FRENCH teenager was killed and another critically injured after they fell from a high-speed ride at an amusement park. The tragedy occurred at the Luna Theme Park in southern France on Sunday after strong winds rocked the ride and the two victims fell 60 metres. Luna ParkThe accident occurred on Sunday morning[/caption] Local prosecutor Raphael Balland said: “Two people were victims of an accident while using the Adrenaline attraction. “An adolescent aged 17 died of his injuries and a young woman of 19 was taken to hospital at Montpellier as an absolute emergency (case).” An investigation has been opened and four people, including the theme park manager, have been arrested. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.