24-year-old woman dies after fall at Delhi water park

New Delhi, India: A 24-year-old woman died after falling from a roller coaster at a water park in the Kapashera area of Delhi on Thursday, police said.

The woman, identified as Priyanka, had visited the park with a group of friends. During one of the rides, she reportedly lost her balance and fell, sustaining severe injuries. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities are examining whether there was any negligence in safety protocols or equipment failure. Eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage are being reviewed to determine the exact cause of the accident.

According to police, medico-legal case (MLC) information was received at the Kapashera police station, stating that Priyanka had fallen from a ride and was declared dead at Manipal Hospital. She had been admitted by a friend, Nikhil.

A police team visited the hospital and collected the MLC certificate, which noted bleeding from the ears, nose, and throat. Visible injuries included a laceration on the right leg, a puncture wound on the left leg, and multiple abrasions on the right forearm and left knee, an official said.

Police recorded Nikhil’s statement, in which he said he and Priyanka had gone to Fun and Food Village and taken a roller coaster ride around 6:15 p.m. When the ride began, Priyanka fell off, he said.

The post-mortem was conducted, and the body was handed over to her family, police added.

Further investigation is underway.