Eight people were injured when the S&S Worldwide compressed air launch coaster didn’t clear the first hill and the anti-rollback brakes failed, causing it to collide with another train in the station. The injured were transported to a local hospital, where four remain in the ICU. Source
2023
Fuzzy’s Lachsaloon, Pollhansmarkt, Gütersloh, Germany
A 39-year-old man died after falling around 40 feet (12 m) from Fuzzy’s Laughter Saloon at the Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock funfair. The five story attraction is said to be the largest transportable funhouse in the world. Source (in German)
Höllenblitz, Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
A 50-year-old male worker sustained critical injuries after falling from the transportable spinning indoor roller coaster he was dismantling. Paramedics transported the man to a hospital to treat injuries sustained from the 16 foot (5 m) fall. Source (in German)
Storm, State Fair, Doswell, Virginia
An 8-year-old boy sustained multiple injuries after being thrown from the Wisdom Rides spinning attraction. The boy slipped under a shoulder harness soon after the ride began and was then struck by it, suffering a broken foot, lacerations to his legs, bruises on his back and burns to his legs. Source
Fun Splash Water Park, Debe, Trinidad and Tobago
A 5-year-old boy died after he was pulled unconscious from the adult section of the water park’s pool. Source
Toxic, International Ayr Show, Ayrshire, Scotland
A 13-year-old girl injured her foot after it was crushed by the air show ride’s lowering platform, resulting in the loss of one of her toes. The incident occurred as she was about to board the rotating pendulum ride. Source
Hell Raiders, Kermis, Vollendam, Netherlands
Musik Express, Antibes Land, Antibes, France
An 8-year-old boy was injured after being thrown from the Himalaya style spinning ride into a 50-year-old woman, who received minor injuries. The boy suffered head trauma, back pain and bruising to his arms and legs. Source
V-Maxx, Luna Park, Cap d’Agde, Herault, France
Pirat’Express, Kid Parc, Gujan-Mestras, France
Two children aged 12 and 9 were slightly injured, while their 47-year-old mother and their 74-year-old grandmother suffered more serious injuries when the former Diamond Amusement Rides traveling roller coaster suffered an axle break, causing a derailment. The four family members were transported to a hospital for treatment. Source (in French)