What happened at ICON Park Florida?

A TEENAGER has tragically died after falling from the world's tallest drop ride at ICON Park in Orlando Florida.

The boy was reportedly on the “Orlando Free-Fall” ride when he plummeted to his death on March 24, 2022.

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What happened at ICON Park Florida?

A teen boy, who was identified as Tyre Sampson, died after plunging from 400ft during a ride at ICON park.

Cops received reports of an emergency just after 11pm local time on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Footage circulating online shows cops searching the ride while witnesses stand nearby.

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According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office boy was taken to a hospital where he eventually died from his injuries.

The Orlando Free Fall stands at 430 feet and a maximum of 30 thrill-seekers can go on the ride.

The ICON Park website states it's the world's tallest free-standing drop tower.

Thrillseekers are rotated around a tower as they rise up into the air.

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They are then titled at a 30-degree angle before plunging nearly 400 feet at speeds of around 75mph.

The ride opened on December 28, 2021.

Who was the 14-year-old boy?

The 14-year-old boy was identified by authorities during a press conference on Friday, March 25, 2022, as Tyre Sampson.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

ICON Park has not yet commented on the tragedy.