Richmond student-athlete critically injured at Flying Mummies baseball game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
A Richmond High School student-athlete sustained critical injuries during a fan event at a Flying Mummies baseball game on August 8. The athlete was participating in a competition involving inflatable bubbles when the incident occurred. Both students involved were transported to Reid Hospital, with one later transferred to a facility in Indianapolis. In response to the accident, Richmond High School is providing counseling services to students. The Richmond Police Department expressed community support for the affected families and athletes, emphasizing solidarity during this difficult time.
- •Incident occurred on August 8 during a Richmond Flying Mummies baseball game.
- •The injured student-athlete is in critical condition at an Indianapolis hospital.
- •Richmond High School is offering counseling services for students affected.
- •Community support is evident from local organizations and authorities.
- •Richmond Police emphasized unity and support for those impacted.
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Richmond student-athlete critically hurt in accident at baseball game
"A Richmond student-athlete was critically hurt in a weekend fan event at a Flying Mummies baseball game.
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