Kentucky Amusement Park Ride Tips Over; at Least 8 Children Hurt

None of the injuries appeared life-threatening, officials say.

ByABC News
July 25, 2015, 10:44 PM

— -- At least eight children were hurt when a ride at a Kentucky amusement park tipped over today, officials said.

The incident occurred this afternoon at Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green.

"We have seen eight patients that have come through the emergency department at The Medical Center," said Sandy Faria, a spokesperson for The Medical Center, Bowling Green. "Those patients are still there. They have not been treated or released, and at this time none are in critical condition."

Bowling Green Sheriff Steven Hartmon told ABC News that none of the injuries appeared to be life threatening.