Girl, 9, shocked on ride at Montgomery County Fair

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A 9-year-old girl is recovering from an electric shock received when she was getting off a ride at the Montgomery County Fair.

The Missouri Fire Marshal's office is investigating Tuesday night's incident that sent the girl to a hospital. Her condition has not been made3 known.

The child was shocked when she grabbed a metal hand rail to exit the ride. Her father also received a minor shock when he pulled her off the hand rail but he did not go to a hospital.

Investigators said the shock was caused by an electrical malfunction in a flourescent light on the ride, which is shut down until modifications are approved.

The Missouri elevator and amusement ride inspector was also called into the investigation.

(Manuel Haley, KXEO)