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 […]
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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)
Read More...Aquatic Center, Plainfield, Indiana
A two-year-old girl died after being pulled unconscious from the water at the Richard Carlucci Recreation & Aquatic Center. The drowning took place in the center’s indoor pool, not the Splash Island outdoor water park. Source
Read More...Taron, Phantasialand, Brühl, Germany
A 43-year-old male maintenance worker died after being struck by the Intamin LSM launched coaster during ride testing and suffered fatal head injuries. Source (in German)
Read More...Oceana, Waterpark, Gothenburg, Sweden
A fire broke out at Liseberg’s new $10.6 million water park, which is under construction and was scheduled to open in the summer. One male park employee was killed and over a dozen people suffered slight injuries. Source
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