A 25-year-old woman fell from a FarFabbri & Sartori Kamikaze rotating pendulum carnival ride in Far North Queensland and is in critical but stable condition in hospital. Source
2020
Boudewijn Seapark, Sint-Michiels, Bruges, Belgium
The head of technical services died while working on an electrical box near the park’s seal enclosure. The 26-year-old man is believed to have been electrocuted after touching a live wire. Source (in Dutch)
Taitaishan Theme Park, Taiyuan City, Shanxi, China
At least 13 people died when a fire engulfed an exhibition hall of ice lantern and snow sculptures, while another 15 people were injured and taken to hospital in stable condition. Source
StarFlyer, ICON Park, Orlando, Florida, USA
A 21-year-old man fell 200 feet (61m) to his death while conducting a daily safety check on the world’s tallest swing attraction. Source
Ferris Wheel, DivertiDIF, Chihuahua, Mexico
A man who was installing a Ferris Wheel at the children’s amusement park died after a portion of the ride fell and crushed him. Source (in Spanish)
Trabant, Street Fair, Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
A 25-year-old man sustained injuries to his head, arm and leg after falling from the spinning ride. Witnesses say the man, who removed his seat belt while the ride was cycling, may have been intoxicated. Source (in Spanish)
Fliegende-Ballone, Traumland, Sonnenbühl, Germany
A 29-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when the kiddie carousel gondola detached and fell to the ground. She was riding with her 18-month old-son, who was not injured. Source (in German)
Dino Roller, Flamingo Land, Malton, UK
A park operative suffered leg injuries whilst working on the Dino Roller ride. The operative was air lifted to hospital but his injuries were not life threatening. Source.
Jordan Village Entertainment City, Amman, Jordan
A 13-year-old boy fell off a ride at the amusement park and was rushed to hospital, where he later died. Source
Gold Rush, Family Park, Centre-Val de Loire, France
A 63-year-old park employee was killed when the new coaster train stuck the man whilst it was in operation. The employee had entered a restricted area. Source (in French)