Four people struck by Disneyland float
The Associated Press
Last Updated: December 28, 2004, 12:00:29 AM PST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - A float in a Disneyland parade struck four people, including a woman who was taken to a hospital, park officials said Monday.
"A Christmas Fantasy Parade" was near the end of its route, near "It's a Small World" attraction when it hit four spectators at about 8:15 p.m., park spokesman Rob Doughty said.
Anaheim fire Capt. Jamie Hirsch said the people were hit by the simulated carpet on the Aladdin float.
"Instead of going straight, (the float) kind of turned to the side and hit the four people," Hirsch said. "The float has a piece of carpet that comes off the back. The piece of carpet struck the guests."
Two adults and a child were treated at the scene for minor injuries, Doughty said.
One woman, identified by her sister as Mayra Perez, 34, was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital.
"(The float) hit her and knocked her out cold," the sister told The Orange County Register while waiting at the emergency room. "Her face is bruised up pretty bad."
Light rain may have contributed to the accident, which is under investigation by the Anaheim Police Department.
"The inclement weather and the fact that the ground may have been wet could have contributed to what happened," police Sgt. Rick Martinez said.
The last accident at Disneyland occurred in July, when two trains on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster collided, causing minor injuries to five people.
The Associated Press
Last Updated: December 28, 2004, 12:00:29 AM PST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - A float in a Disneyland parade struck four people, including a woman who was taken to a hospital, park officials said Monday.
"A Christmas Fantasy Parade" was near the end of its route, near "It's a Small World" attraction when it hit four spectators at about 8:15 p.m., park spokesman Rob Doughty said.
Anaheim fire Capt. Jamie Hirsch said the people were hit by the simulated carpet on the Aladdin float.
"Instead of going straight, (the float) kind of turned to the side and hit the four people," Hirsch said. "The float has a piece of carpet that comes off the back. The piece of carpet struck the guests."
Two adults and a child were treated at the scene for minor injuries, Doughty said.
One woman, identified by her sister as Mayra Perez, 34, was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital.
"(The float) hit her and knocked her out cold," the sister told The Orange County Register while waiting at the emergency room. "Her face is bruised up pretty bad."
Light rain may have contributed to the accident, which is under investigation by the Anaheim Police Department.
"The inclement weather and the fact that the ground may have been wet could have contributed to what happened," police Sgt. Rick Martinez said.
The last accident at Disneyland occurred in July, when two trains on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster collided, causing minor injuries to five people.