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Montana boy killed after being flung from carnival ride operating with missing restraints, lawsuit alleges
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points The lawsuit provides some information about the circumstances surrounding the boy's death, but some details may not be publicly known at this time. A lawsuit alleges that a carnival ride was operating with missing restraints and seats when a 13-year-old boy was thrown from it, resulting in his death.
A lawsuit alleges that a carnival ride was operating with missing restraints and seats when a 13-year-old boy was thrown from it, resulting in his death. The incident involved a Yo Yo ride. Carnival workers are accused of failing to follow safety protocols and operating the ride despite the missing safety features.
The boy's death occurred last month. Further details about the incident are available from the source. The lawsuit provides some information about the circumstances surrounding the boy's death, but some details may not be publicly known at this time.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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