Article 5Y1WZ Sydney’s Easter Show shuts down ride after photo shows boy was not strapped in

Sydney’s Easter Show shuts down ride after photo shows boy was not strapped in

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Elias Visontay
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Freefall ride appears to have started while the four-year-old boy's harness remained above his head

Organisers of Sydney's Royal Easter Show have shut down a ride and launched an investigation after a four-year-old boy was not secured to his seat.

An image posted to social media appears to show the freefall ride had begun with a young boy on the end seat sitting with his harness still raised above his head, while other riders' harnesses were locked down. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon.

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