• Ten people were injured after a roller coaster derailed in Fortaleza, Brazil, on Tuesday night
  • Footage recorded by a woman who was injured showed the ride in the middle of its third lap as it was about to make a turn
  • Authorities said the accident was sparked by a broken part in of the carts
  • The injured victims suffered leg injuries, according to a young man in one cart

At least 10 people were injured after they were thrown off roller coaster carts that derailed at an amusement park in northeastern Brazil.

The group was enjoying the ride when it suddenly jumped out off the track at the park in Maranguape, Fortaleza, on Tuesday night.

A video, recorded by one of the victims seated towards the back of the ride, showed the group enjoyed themselves and yelling as the roller coaster was nearing a turn on the tracks.

Within a matter of seconds, the roller coaster veered off the track and tipped over.

Footage showed carts and sections of the track lying on the ground.

Authorities said the accident was caused by a broken part in one of the carts.

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[Adry Torres/Daily Mail – original article]

[Pictures – Daily Mail]