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local1 month ago•3 min saved

Eight students rescued after malfunction on Iron Shark at Galveston Pleasure Pier

Eight riders, including students on a field trip organized by Energized for STEM Academy Middle School and STEM Academy High School, were safely rescued after the Iron Shark roller coaster stalled during its initial ascent at Galveston’s Pleasure Pier. Fire crews used a 105-foot tower basket to lower each rider over about four hours; all were unharmed, and the ride will undergo a safety inspection before returning to service.

via Click2Houston|

#field-trip #galveston #local

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Eight Students Rescued After Stalled Iron Shark Ride on Galveston's Pleasure Pier

Eight Houston ISD students on a field trip were stranded for hours on Galveston's Iron Shark roller coaster at Pleasure Pier before first responders rescued them; the park was closed during the operation and the ride will undergo inspection before being returned to service.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#galveston #iron-shark #local

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Eight Students Rescued After Iron Shark Malfunctions on Galveston Pleasure Pier

Eight students on a field trip were rescued after the Iron Shark roller coaster on Galveston’s Pleasure Pier stalled for hours. Fire crews evacuated riders safely as the park was closed during the operation; the ride will undergo inspection before resuming service. No injuries were reported.

via ABC7 Bay Area|

#galveston #iron-shark #local

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Eight Students Rescued From Stalled Iron Shark Ride at Galveston’s Pleasure Pier

Eight students were rescued after the Iron Shark roller coaster stalled on Pleasure Pier in Galveston; firefighters freed them after hours on the ride, the park was closed during the operation, and a safety inspection will determine when the ride reopens.

via ABC13 Houston|

#galveston #local #pleasure-pier

world5 months ago•2 min saved

70-Year-Old Woman Dies After Roller Coaster Ride at Universal Orlando

A 70-year-old woman died after becoming unresponsive following a ride on Universal Orlando’s Revenge of the Mummy indoor roller coaster. She later died in hospital; officials have not identified her or released an official cause of death.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#death #florida #incident

local-news9 months ago•1 min saved

Universal and Epic Universe settle lawsuits over ride injuries and fatalities

A lawsuit against Universal for negligence related to injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster was settled shortly after filing, amid ongoing investigations into a rider's death on the same ride.

via WKMG|

#injury-lawsuit #local-news #negligence

local-news9 months ago•1 min saved

Investigations Reveal Details in Recent Theme Park Ride Fatalities

A man named Kevin Zavala died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando, with the cause of death linked to multiple blunt impact injuries; the incident is under investigation, and the ride is currently closed.

via WFTV|

#death #epic-universe #incident-report

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Man Dies from Blunt Impact Injuries on Florida Amusement Park Ride

A man in his 30s died from blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe park, with the death ruled an accident by the medical examiner. The incident has raised questions about the cause of injuries, and the ride remains closed as investigations continue.

via CNN|

#accident #amusement-park #epic-universe

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Man Dies After Unresponsive Ride at Epic Universe

A man died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando, prompting an investigation. The ride, the park's longest and featuring dueling tracks, is currently closed as authorities look into the cause of death. Universal expressed condolences and is cooperating with the inquiry.

via The New York Times|

#death #investigation #roller-coaster

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic Deaths on Roller Coasters at Universal's Epic Universe

A man in his thirties became unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando and later died in the hospital. The ride is currently closed as authorities investigate the incident.

via CBS News|

#accident #death #epic-universe

history10 months ago•2 min saved

America's Largest Theme Park Disappears in Under a Decade

Geauga Lake, once Ohio's largest amusement park with a history dating back to 1887, closed its rides in 2007 and its water park in 2016, and the land is now set to become a public park after being purchased by the City of Aurora.

via USA Today|

#amusement-park #closure #geauga-lake

safety1 year ago•1 min saved

Man Escapes Roller Coaster Mid-Ride After Lap Bar Fails

A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. He managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just in time. The incident highlights concerns over ride safety regulations in Arizona, where the state mandates annual inspections but leaves enforcement to local authorities. The amusement park offered the man a refund, but he felt his safety concerns were not adequately addressed.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#accident #amusement-park #arizona

news1 year ago•1 min saved

Man Escapes Roller Coaster Mid-Ride After Lap Bar Fails

A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. The incident highlights safety concerns as Arizona does not regulate amusement park rides, leaving inspections to local authorities. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported the issue but felt his concerns were not adequately addressed by the park management.

via WPVI-TV|

#amusement-park #arizona #incident

safety1 year ago•1 min saved

Man Escapes Roller Coaster Mid-Ride After Lap Bar Fails

A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. He managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just in time. The incident highlights concerns over ride safety, as Arizona does not regulate amusement park rides but requires annual inspections. The park offered a refund and took a report, but the man felt his concerns were not adequately addressed.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#amusement-park #arizona #incident

accident1 year ago•1 min saved

Arizona Man Escapes Roller Coaster After Safety Bar Fails

A man jumped out of a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Phoenix, Arizona, after his safety lap bar unlocked at the top of the first hill. The incident occurred on the Desert Storm ride, and the man managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just before the coaster descended. He expressed relief at avoiding potential injury or death, noting that the outcome could have been worse for someone less agile. The amusement park has not commented on the incident.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|

#accident #emergency #incident