Tragedy struck a Dia De Los Niños celebration carnival at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, in El Paso Texas, after one young girl died after being ejected from a carnival ride. The teen has been identified as 16-year-old Sammy Aguilar from J.M Hanks High School.

One other girl who rode along with her did sustain some injuries, while the third rider had no injuries. The three girls were riding "The Sizzler" when the incident occurred. According to ABC7, two of the girls were ejected from the ride.

Aguilar was ejected from the ride and slammed into a metal barrier. She was taken to Del Sol Medical Center where she later died. The other girl who was ejected was treated for a bump on her head.

Police are investigating the company who owns the ride, Playtime Amusement Inc.

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