Monte Aurora, Terra Encantada, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

A 61-year-old woman fell 30ft to her death after the restraints opened mid-ride.

Commander, Steinert Kirmes, Lüdenscheid, Germany

Ten people were injured, two seriously, when an empty gondola ripped from its swing arm and flew into the crowd of on-lookers. Source (in German)

Crazy Frog, Travelling Fair, Barnard Castle, UK

A fair worker sustained serious injuries, including a fractured skull and eye socket, after being thrown from the ride.  Colleagues had failed to ensure that he was properly restrained in the ride.

Antelope, Gullivers Warrington, Cheshire, UK

A woman suffered whiplash injuries when the ride came to a halt. Source

Expedition GeForce, Holiday Park, Germany

Riders were stranded for several hours after the train derailed. No serious injuries were reported. Source (in German)

Tomorrowland Speedway, Walt Disney World, Florida, USA

A worker broke his leg when a rider crashed a go-kart. Source