A 14-year-old boy died after he fell Thursday night from a drop tower amusement ride that recently opened at the Orlando area’s ICON Park entertainment complex, authorities said.

The ICON Park's Free Fall ride, described by the park as a world-record setting attraction, opened in late December 2021 and claims to be the world's tallest freestanding drop tower.

The family of Tyre Sampson filed a lawsuit after the 14-year-old fell to his death from an ICON Park FreeFall drop tower ride in Orlando, Florida.

(CNN) — A 14-year-old boy died after he fell Thursday night from a drop tower amusement ride that recently opened at the Orlando area’s ICON Park entertainment complex, authorities said. Tyre ...

ICON Park did not own or operate the ride and is not a party to legal action in the teen's death. On Thursday, the teen's mother, Nekia Dodd, is expected to be in court as her legal team tries to ...

According to ICON Park's website, the Orlando Free Fall stands at 430 feet, "making it the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower." The ride can accommodate 30 riders when loaded to capacity.

ORLANDO, Fla. — ICON Park's Orlando Free Fall ride is one of the newest additions to the area on International Drive, where it now stands as the tallest drop tower in the world.

A 14-year-old boy died after he fell Thursday night from a drop tower amusement ride that recently opened at the Orlando area’s ICON Park entertainment complex, authorities said.

According to ICON Park's website, the Orlando Free Fall stands at 430 feet, "making it the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower." The ride can accommodate 30 riders when loaded to capacity.