Four people, including an 11-year-old girl, were taken to hospital after the SafeCo (Spain) manufactured Jump N Smile 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
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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
Read More...Airplane ride, Jesus Maria fair, Jalisco, Mexico
A 2-year-old boy died when he stood up on the cycling kiddie ride, lost his balance and fell to the ground, sustaining a fractured skull. Source (in Spanish)
Read More...Waterpark, Six Flags Great Escape, Queensbury, New York
A 5-year-old child nearly drowned and was taken to a hospital after being found unconscious in the water. Source
Read More...Roller Bowl, Funfair, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, France
A 27-year-old woman died after being ejected from one of the free-spinning gondolas on the rotating fairground ride, which is believed to be manufactured in Spain. Source (in French)
Read More...Jumping Frog, Huasteca National Fair, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Nine children sustained injuries at a fair in Ciudad Valles when the “Jumping Frog” drop tower abruptly faltered. Source (in Spanish)
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