Man, 27, breaks his neck and is likely to be paralyzed after diving into a foam pit of a new Spanish leisure center
- Tests show that the 27-year-old from Blimea has a full spinal cord injury
A man who broke his neck and seriously injured his spinal cord is likely to be paralyzed after jumping into a foam pit at a Spanish recreation center.
The 27-year-old from Blimea in northern Spain suffered the injuries following the accident at a recently opened adult and children’s recreation and play venue in the nearby town of Colloto.
His girlfriend and a group of friends found him unconscious and called emergency services.
The man was then taken to Asturias Central University Hospital for treatment, but there are fears he may become paralyzed, local news outlet La Nueva España de Siero reported.
His spine was broken at the third cervical vertebra, or C3, midway up the neck.
The 27-year-old from Blimea in northern Spain suffered the injuries after diving into a foam pit at a recently opened adult and children’s recreation and play venue in the nearby town of Collot.
He had surgery, but tests show he has a complete spinal cord injury, which may prevent him from moving his arms or legs.
A complete spinal cord injury means there is no nerve communication below the injury site, with sensory and motor function lost below that site.
The 27-year-old is currently on artificial respiration.
The site remains open, but the foam pit is closed and an investigation is underway into the cause of the accident.
The man was taken to the Central University Hospital of Asturias for treatment, but according to a report there are fears he may become paralyzed.
“The facility complies with all safety measures,” one of the partners in the establishment told La Nueva España de Siero.
The location will hand over the recordings of the accident for investigation, but say there is no fault.
Officials from the location company told local news El Comercio: “It was not our fault, the installation is good and has all the necessary safety features. We have hired experts and lawyers.’