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A passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas was injured after a water slide malfunction caused an acrylic glass panel to break mid-ride

Published on: Aug 8, 2025, 21:48:14 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas was injured after a water slide malfunction caused an acrylic glass panel to break mid-ride. The incident, on Thursday, caused chaos on the cruise with videos showing other passengers screaming, ‘please stop’. While the guest has not been identified yet, officials said that the man is in stable condition.

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CBS News reported that video of the accident shows water pouring out from the damaged section of the slide as bystanders shout, "Stop the slide! Stop the slide!” The footage was captured by passenger Jim Muldoon.

Royal Caribbean Group confirmed the mishap in a statement to PEOPLE: “Our team provided medical care to an adult guest when acrylic glass broke off a water slide as the guest passed through the slide. The guest is being treated for his injuries.”

The company did not specify the severity of those injuries but noted the slide will remain closed for the rest of the voyage while an investigation is underway. The Icon of the Seas is expected to return to Miami by Saturday.

Thursday’s accident follows another safety incident on the same ship just weeks earlier. On July 27, a different passenger fell over the glass railing of an infinity pool while attempting to retrieve a pair of sunglasses. Video shared by Only in Florida shows the man leaning far over the edge, legs in the air, before tumbling over the railing.

Royal Caribbean later clarified that the guest fell onto the pool gutter, not overboard, and was uninjured: “Our crew immediately attended to the guest and fortunately the guest did not experience any injuries,” the cruise line said.

Just two weeks ago, a deadly altercation took place on the Royal Caribbean cruise. A 35-year-old South African crew member allegedly stabbed a 28-year-old South African woman multiple times while the ship was off the coast of San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. The suspect then fled and jumped overboard. He was later found dead.

A Royal Caribbean spokesperson said that the altercation was ‘a personal dispute’ and said the woman was treated by the ship's medical team. Names of the two individuals involved were not revealed.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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