Roller Skater Crashes Into Crowd at Racing Event

A roller skater lost control and crashed into a crowd of spectators while speeding down a steep hill.

Footage captures the young woman confidently skating down La Loma Hill in Medellín, Colombia, during a skating event on Sunday (6 Oct).

She skillfully hops over a speed bump, grinning as the crowd cheers her on.

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However, as she approaches a sharp turn, she comes in too fast and slams into a spectator, sending them and others toppling over like dominoes.

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Despite the collision, the skater sits up laughing, seemingly uninjured. She checks on the person she crashed into before standing back up.

The light-hearted accident took place at the twice-yearly event known as the Loma Hill Bomb, where thrill-seeking skaters from across South America gather to tackle the steep incline.

Minor accidents are common, but this one sparked plenty of jokes among onlookers.

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One local quipped, “He just found the love of his life.”

Another added, “And suddenly one lucky day, that’s how I met your mother.”

Camilo humorously compared the scene to “human bowling,” while Leonardo remarked, “Only in Colombia do you get a speed bump followed by a sharp bend at the finish line.”

Molly commented, “Terrifying to go down the hill at that speed, but at least she crashed into the crowd and not a wall. People are crazy.”

The Loma Hill Bomb is a popular event that attracts skaters from all over the continent, despite its reputation for minor mishaps along the way.

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