Child injured after accident involving roller coaster on Sunday

(AP) – A 12-year-old boy is hospitalized after an accident at a roller coaster attraction in Branson. Branson officials say the accident happened about 7:30 p.m. Sunday at The Branson Coaster. Emergency responders found the child trapped on a ride with what appeared to be serious injuries. The child had to be extricated. He was flown by helicopter to a Springfield hospital. Details about his injuries have not been released. The Missouri State Fire Marshall’s office is investigating the cause of the accident.