A 32-year-old man and a woman were ejected from the Himalaya/Matterhorn style ride after a screw broke from the seat lock. Both guests fell several meters to the ground and were transported to hospital with head injuries. Source (in Spanish)
2022
Panoramabahn, Europa Park, Rust, Germany
A 3-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital after she suddenly ran onto the Panoramabahn station tracks as a train approached and grazed her. The child was in the company of her parents, which is required for anyone under 6 years of age. Source (in German).
Rebel Coaster, Royal Melbourne Show, Australia
A 26-year-old woman was transported to hospital in a critical condition suffering from injuries to her arms, legs, back, neck and face after being struck by the Zyklon/Galaxy model roller coaster by Czech manufacturer Ride Technic. The incident occurred when she walked onto the coaster track to retrieve her mobile phone, was struck by the train and thrown several meters into the air before landing on the ground. Source
La Isla, Allou Fun Park, Attica, Greece
Four people were injured, two critically, when they were ejected from the log flume ride when a momentary drop in the water level inside the trench caused their boat to suddenly stop. Source
Drop Tower, Phase 8 Fair, Mohali, Punjab, India
At least 10 people, including five children, were critically injured after the transportable rotating drop tower came crashing 50 feet (15m) to the ground. Source
Rocket, Southport Pleasureland, Merseyside, UK
Poogee Penguins Spin Out Coaster, Santa’s Village, NH
A 51-year-old ride operator was seriously injured after falling 6-8 feet (1.8-2.5m) to the ground from the SBF Visa Group spinning coaster’s platform. Source
El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey
Thirteen people were injured, five of which were taken to hospital, when the roller coaster train suddenly jarred, as though it had hit a pot-hole, just before returning to the station. The attraction closed for the remainder of the season. Source
Train, Land of Make Believe, Hope Township, New Jersey
A 2-year-old child was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital in critical condition after being struck by the park’s train. Source