Twist after horror rollercoaster injury

A two-year investigation into what led to a terrible rollercoaster accident that led a Melbourne woman with severe brain damage has come to an end.

Shylah Rodden, now 27, sustained life-threatening injuries when she was hit by a Rebel Coaster carriage at the Melbourne Royal Show on September 25, 2022.

As well as brain damage Ms Rodden suffered serious injuries to her head, pelvis, arms, and legs and back after the fairground ride hit her at 70km/h and threw her nine metres into the air.

Her prognosis in the days after the tragic incident was bleak – with her father revealing there’s hardly a thing that’s not broken” as she remained in a coma.

Worksafe probe completed

After a 22 month probe into the horror incident, WorkSafe Victoria has said that no action will be taken.

“After careful consideration of the evidence, WorkSafe has determined not to take further action against any duty holder on this matter at this time,” a spokesman told the Herald Sun.

WorkSafe Victoria had investigated to see three had been any breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

But it found insufficient evidence to prove beyond reasonable doubt that any breaches did occur, reports the Herald Sun.

The ride operators will not see any charges made against them.

It is understood Ms Rodden, who had been working at the show on the day of the accident, had walked onto the Rebel Coaster track to retrieve her phone, which she dropped during a ride she and a friend took while on a break.

“We are so grateful to see her progress from the horrific injuries she suffered,” Ms Rodden’s mother, Kylie Rodden told the Herald Sun last year.

“She has defied the odds and is now walking, talking and doing things that we were told by doctors, may not be possible.

“Our wish is to keep moving forward and to enable Shylah to continue with her recovery and focus on the incredible progress that she’s making.”