Malaysian girl killed in Adelaide identified as Adelene Leong

The eight-year-old Malaysian girl who was killed after she was flung out of her seat from a spinning ride at The Royal Adelaide Show in Australia, Friday has been identified as Adelene Leong.

South Australia police released a photo of Adelene -- chosen by her mother -- on its Facebook page and appealed to the public with relevant information to come forward.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have taken photographs or video footage of the ride involved – The Airmaxx 360 – in action at the showground’s on Friday,” said Chief Inspector Selena Dinning, from the Sturt Local Service Area.

“We are also keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of this tragic incident or anyone who experienced anything unusual on the ride.”

The police noted that the ride had a minimum height requirement of 120cm – which Adelene exceeded. “The ride has been seized by SafeWork SA and at this time remains in-situ,” she added.

“Police are continuing to work with SafeWork SA to fully investigate the cause of this tragic incident and are preparing a report for the coroner.”

Adelene was reportedly visiting Australia with her family, was thrown from the Airmaxx 360 ride which is about 15-metres long and 18-metres wide and carries up to 24 people.

She was treated by paramedics and taken to an Adelaide Hospital but died a short time later, police said.

The Royal Adelaide Show attracts about half a million visitors every year and is South Australia's largest event. It features amusement rides as well as farming exhibitions with live animals.