Eight people were injured when the S&S Worldwide compressed air launch coaster didn’t clear the first hill and the anti-rollback brakes failed, causing it to collide with another train in the station. The injured were transported to a local hospital, where four remain in the ICU. Source
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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
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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
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A 31-year-old mother and her three-year-old son fell to their deaths when the large helium balloon they were in slipped its moorings and floated away before plunging back to earth after it ruptured high in the atmosphere. Source
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Two adults died and 14 people, including six children, were injured after falling from the ‘world’s longest water slide’. Source
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Nineteen riders were injured, one seriously, when the revolving arm of a giant frisbee ride disconnected from the supporting pillar. Source
Read More...Skyloop, World Joyland, Jiangsu Province, China
Eleven riders were stuck for two hours when the coaster got stuck on the lift hill. The riders were rescued by fire crews, and no injuries were sustained. Source
Read More...River Rapids, West Park, Wenzhou, China
A 10-year-old boy died after falling out of a river rapids boat and becoming trapped in the conveyor which lifts the boats back to the station.
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