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Woman in her 20s was injured on a ride at the Royal Melbourne Show on Sunday
Paramedics rushed to The Rebel Coaster to treat her for serious facial injuries
Others on ride were left stranded atop the rollercoaster after it was shut down
Woman was trying to retrieve her mobile phone on tracks when she was stuck

By Levi Parsons For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 05:11 EDT, 25 September 2022 | Updated: 12:34 EDT, 25 September 2022

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A woman in her 20's is fighting for life after being struck by a ride at the Royal Melbourne Show while trying to retrieve her mobile phone stuck in the tracks.

Horrified families watched on as the chaos unfolded at The Rebel Coaster on Sunday with paramedics treating the woman for serious facial injuries at the scene before taking her to hospital in critical condition.

Others on the ride were left stranded atop the rollercoaster for some time with the ride immediately shut down.

A woman in her 20's has been rushed to hospital after being injured on a ride at the Royal Melbourne Show. Pictured: The Rebel Coaster at the Royal Melbourne Show

The area has been cordoned off as police and organisers investigate what caused the accident.

'It appears at this early stage the woman, believed aged in her 20s, may have walked on and entered the track to try and retrieve a dropped phone before she was hit by a rollercoaster carriage, about 5.45pm,' a statement by Victoria Police said.

'Sadly the woman was then found injured on the ground.'

The Royal Melbourne Show confirmed the incident in a statement.

'We are working closely with the ride operator, WorkSafe Victoria and Victoria Police to investigate the issue further, however we can confirm that no one has fallen from the ride,' it said.

'The ride in question will be closed for the foreseeable future and updates will be made as information comes to hand.

'The visitor has been taken to hospital for further assessment.