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Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK, authorities say

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ORLANDO, Fla. - A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.Several law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics responded to ICON Park late Thursday evening after a 911 caller reported the incident at the popular tourist attraction on International Drive.Witnesses on the scene told deputies that someone had fallen off the Orlando Free Fall ride.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office later confirmed that a 14-year-old boy was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.DOWNLOAD: FOX 35 NEWS APP | FOX 35 STORM TEAM WEATHER APPSUBSCRIBE: FOX 35 NEWSLETTER | FOX 35 Orlando on YouTube FOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter  Authorities said a 14-year-old boy fell off the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park.

He later died from his injuries. According to ICON Park's website, the Orlando Free Fall stands at 430 feet, "making it the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower." The ride can accommodate 30 riders when loaded to capacity.RELATED: World's tallest slingshot, drop tower rides opens at ICON Park in OrlandoThe vehicle rotates around a central tower as it rises.

After it reaches the top, riders tilt forward and face the ground briefly before free-falling nearly 400 feet at approximately 75 miles per hour.The Orlando Free Fall sits adjacent to the Orlando Slingshot.

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