All articles tagged with #roller coaster accident
A 42-year-old man died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. The incident, which also injured several others, led the company to temporarily close nine similar rides across six parks. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the malfunction.
A man with a spinal disability died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando, with lawyers stating his death was caused by blunt force trauma from head strikes during the ride, not his disability. The ride was found to have functioned properly, and investigations are ongoing to review safety measures.
A 32-year-old man, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, died from multiple blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe in Florida. He was found unresponsive after the ride, prompting an emergency response from off-duty deputies.
A visitor died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Florida, prompting an investigation and the ride's closure.
A 38-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by the Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, while trying to retrieve his keys from a restricted area. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, and the park's staff managed the situation professionally. The ride was re-inspected by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and investigations are ongoing.
A roller coaster train derailed at Gröna Lund amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden, killing one person and injuring nine others. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground. The amusement park was evacuated after the accident and will remain closed for seven days to allow investigators to find out what went wrong. Police launched a criminal investigation on possible charges of involuntary manslaughter, causing bodily harm, and causing danger to others.