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Western Playland's Southwest Slinger closed after incident; 2 guests assessed

KFOX 14 El Paso TX & Las Cruces NM

Jul 25, 2026

Western Playland's Southwest Slinger closed after incident; 2 guests assessed

Two guests were medically assessed after an incident Friday night on Western Playland's Southwest Slinger. The ride was evacuated; injuries were minor. The attraction is closed as…

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Western Playland's Southwest Slinger closed after incident; 2 guests assessed

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