What began as another lively day on board Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas turned into a frightening moment when part of the ship's tallest water slide shattered mid-ride, injuring a passenger and forcing the attraction to close.

A passenger on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas suffered cuts when an acrylic panel on the “Frightening Bolt” water slide shattered mid-ride, prompting the slide’s immediate closure and an investigation.

A water slide on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas suffered a malfunction Thursday, injuring an adult guest when an acrylic glass panel broke off while the individual was using the slide. The guest, whose condition is stable, received medical attention and is being treated for injuries.