Flying Chair, Shaoyang Park, Hunan, China

A Star Flyer knockoff swing ride fell to the ground leaving 16 guests injured, including three in serious condition. Source

Kiddie Carousel, Balneario Camboriu, Santa Catarina, Brazil

A 13-year-old boy died after being electrocuted at a fairground when he came in contact with a children’s trike carousel that was undergoing pre-opening tests. Source (in Portuguese)

Kraken, Yupie! Park, Praia Grande, Sao Paulo, Brazil

A 19-year-old woman was injured when one of the octopus/polyp ride’s arms came loose as the attraction cycled, causing the woman to fall. Source (in Portugese)

The Hangover, Cairns Showgrounds, Queensland, Australia

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

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)