A 17-year-old boy died after he disembarked the Morgan hyper coaster when he suddenly reported feeling unwell and collapsed. Paramedics transported the boy to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed he had sustained cerebral and pulmonary edema. Source (in Spanish)
December
Drop Tower, Atlantis Fair, Canelones, Uruguay
A 14-year-old girl sustained several fractured vertebrae when the local fair’s drop tower malfunctioned and dropped to the ground. Source (in Spanish)
City Star Flyer, Christmas Fair, Birmingham, England
Two women were taken to hospital with minor injuries after the 180-foot (55 m) tall Star Flyer failed and crashed to the ground while in operation. Another 11 riders were assessed by paramedics and discharged at the scene. Source
Ferris Wheel, Weihnachtsmarkt, Giessen, Germany
A young boy was hurt and transported to hospital for observation after the Ferris Wheel he was riding at the Christmas Fair got caught as it cycled. Source (in German)