Boy in critical condition after falling off the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland Paris

A 5-year-old boy was in critical condition after falling into the water on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland Paris.

Inside the Pirates of the Caribbean at Disney World.

The child fell off the side of the boat and became trapped between a platform and the boat, according to The Telegraph.

The police officer in charge of the probe said the boy lost his balance when the boat was arriving at the end of the ride," according to Agence France-Presse.

The father then jumped into the water and was able to free him, according to the Daily Mail online. 

The group which owns and operates the park, Euro Disney, confirmed to AFP that the accident happened.  “Our first aid services quickly intervened,” a spokeswoman for the group said.

“The ride is temporarily closed and we are at the side of the family.” 

The Pirates ride is similar to those at other Disney Parks around the world.