Several people were injured when the passenger gondola suddenly dropped to the ground from approximately halfway up the 148 feet (45 m) tall Huss shot ‘n’ drop tower during an emergency stop. Source
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Pool, Wild Rivers Water Park, Irvine, California, USA
A 12-year-old boy experienced a medical-related incident outside a pool at the Los Angeles area water park. The boy was rushed to a hospital, where he later died. Authorities did not disclose the nature of the medical aid call. Source
Read More...Banshee, Kings Island, Mason, Ohio, USA
A 38-year-old man was struck in the head by the B&M (Bolliger & Mabillard) inverted coaster and died after entering a restricted area to retrieve his car keys. Source ο»Ώο»Ώο»Ώ
Read More...Pool, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Arlington, Texas, USA
A 17-year-old male employee was taken to a hospital after being pulled from a pool at the water park. The incident took place when the park was closed to the public. Source
Read More...Froggit Jump n Smile, Lambeth Country Show, London, UK
Four people, including an 11-year-old girl, were taken to hospital after the SafeCo (Spain) manufactured ride malfunctioned at the funfair in Brockwell Park. A man and woman in their 40s were treated for life-threatening injuries, while the child and a man in his 50s sustained minor injuries. Source
Read More...Toirog Zam, National Amusement Park, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Not so much an accident, but a 19-year-old man died after suffering a heart attack while riding the double-loop roller coaster built by Chinese manufacturer Hebei Zhongye Metallurgical Equipment Manufacturing Co.
Read More...Swimming Pool, Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida
A 13-year-old girl died after being found unconscious in a pool at the marine-themed park. The girl was rushed to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Source
Read More...TRP Game Zone, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
At least 33 people, including seven children, died in a fire that consumed the four-year-old amusement park that was built in temporary tin roof structures. The vast majority of bodies recovered at the site were charred beyond recognition and DNA samples were taken to identify the victims. The blaze was reportedly caused when welding work […]
Read More...Roller Coaster, Dream Park, 6th of October City, Egypt
A 22-year-old woman died after suffering a heart attack while riding the Vekoma SLC roller coaster. Source
Read More...Tram, Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Fifteen guests were taken to hospital after receiving minor injuries in a tram collision. Officials said the last car of the four-car tram struck a guard rail in the studio’s backlot. Source
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