Queensland

Wet'n'Wild emergency: Teenager taken to hospital after theme park injury

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A teenage girl has been taken to hospital with possible spinal injuries after getting off a slide at Wet'n'Wild.

A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said the girl in her late teens was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition with a possible spinal injury.

Paramedics were called to the Oxenford theme park about noon on Wednesday.

In a statement, Wet'n'Wild said lifeguards assisted a park visitor after she complained of neck pain when she got off the Aqua Loop ride.

"Lifeguards and the on-site nurse provided first aid," the spokesman said.

"The guest advised lifeguards of a pre-existing condition and she was transported to hospital as a matter of precaution."

The spokesman said the safety and wellbeing of visitors was their highest priority.

"The park has a highly trained emergency response team and works closely with emergency services."