A dozen children were seriously hurt while visiting Cultus Lake Waterpark in British Columbia, Canada.
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The waterpark, located near the city of Chilliwack, is the largest in British Columbia, according to its Facebook page. It has over 25 slides and attractions.
But on Monday, June 15, things were as far from fun as they could be. Around 11:05 a.m. local time, a "serious incident" took place at the park, according to a statement.
What Happened at the Waterpark?
As reported by PEOPLE, the injured guests were located in a queuing area near one of the park's rides when the incident occurred. The statement did not mention how the children were injured. However, multiple outlets state that the incident may have been electrical.
The statement also included an apology, stating that the park is "deeply saddened by the incident" that caused "injuries to a number of guests visiting the park, including children." It also thanked local first responders for their help.
According to reports, the 12 children who were taken to the hospital were not in the water or on any rides during the incident.
The statement from Cultus Lake Waterpark said that it is now closed "for the next 48 hours in order to conduct a thorough and independent investigation."
Were the Injuries Life-Threatening?
The Chilliwack Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed the statement from Cultus Lake Waterpark in a news release. It said officers responded to the incident at 11:20 a.m. local time.
"Paramedics and other first responders attended the scene, providing medical care to 12 individuals," it read. "All injured persons were transported to hospital for further assessment and treatment. The nature of the injuries are reported to be serious but not life-threatening."
Cpl. Carmen Kiener of the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP said this appeared to be an "isolated" incident. There is presently no "ongoing risk to the public."
The investigation into the incident is "ongoing," according to the news release, as its exact cause remains unknown.
It added, "At this time, there is no indication that the event was caused by a person, and investigators do not believe it to be the result of deliberate human action."
