Shyla Rodden, 26, was struck at the Melbourne Royal Show when she reportedly went to retrieve a mobile phone on the tracks of the Rebel Coaster at about 5.45pm on Sunday, according to Victoria Police. She remains in a critical condition.
A woman who is in hospital in a critical condition after being struck by a rollercoaster at the Melbourne Royal Show on Sunday has been identified as Shyla Rodden.on Monday, saying her daughter remained in hospital.The 26-year-old was struck at the show when she reportedly went to retrieve a mobile phone on the tracks of the Rebel Coaster at about 5.45pm on Sunday, according to Victoria Police.
Melbourne Royal Show chief executive Brad Jenkins told ABC Radio Melbourne on Monday morning staff at the ride did not see what had happened. A spokeswoman for WorkSafe Victoria said the safety watchdog was making enquiries into what happened at the ride.
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