Teenager injured on ride at Gold Coast’s Wet ‘n’ Wild

A TEENAGE girl has been taken to hospital after complaining of neck pain after getting off a ride at a Gold Coast theme park.

A TEENAGE girl has been taken to hospital after complaining of neck pain after getting off a ride at a Gold Coast theme park.

The incident occurred at Wet’n’Wild at Oxenford just after noon.

Queensland Ambulance said the girl, aged in her late teens, suffered suspected a spinal injury.

She was transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Wet ‘n’ Wild issued a statement today about the incident saying park lifeguards attended to a guest on the Aqua Loop attraction after the rider complained of neck pain at the completion of the ride.

Teen hospitalised with possible spinal injury after incident at Wet ‘n’ Wild on the Gold Coast. Photo: Twitter via Petrina Zaphir (@zaphski).

“Lifeguards and the on-site nurse provided first-aid,” the spokesman said.

“The guest advised lifeguards of a pre-existing condition and she was transported to hospital as a matter of precaution.

“The safety and wellbeing of guests is the highest priority at Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast.

“The park has a highly trained emergency response team and works closely with emergency services.”