Verified Injury Accidents at Theme and Amusement Parks
These incidents have been reported and verified by Theme Park Insider's registered users. Please read our Accident Watch page for information on how and why we are collecting this information.
Ninja at Six Flags Magic Mountain
August 30, 2008
A 20-year-old man scaled a security fence surrounding the roller coaster, allegedly to retrieve a hat, when he was struck by the train. The man was taken to a local hospital, where his condition was unknown.
-- Reported on August 31, 2008 by Robert Niles.
Canyon Blaster at Circus Circus Las Vegas
July 17, 2008
12-year-old California girl's heart stopped after riding the Canyon Blaster roller coaster at Circus Circus' Adventure Dome park. An off-duty firefighter performed CPR, then revived the girl using a defibrillator. She was taken to a local hospital, where she died a week later, on July 22.
-- Reported on July 23, 2008 by Kathy Blythe.
The Rainbow at Liseberg
July 15, 2008
The arm of this spinner ride collapsed, and the riders' compartment feel, injuring at least 36 people, at least 20 seriously, according to news reports from Gothenburg, Sweden.
-- Reported on July 15, 2008 by Robert Niles.
Batman at Six Flags Over Georgia
June 28, 2008
A 17-year-old was struck and killed by the coaster after entering a restricted area.
-- Reported on June 28, 2008 by Ben James.
Follow-ups:
It was the kids fault, end of story.
-- Reported on July 13, 2008 by April Leonheart.
This is very sad. Be sure to remind your kids, if you are a parent that signs in amusement parks and otherwise are to be strictly obeyed. This kid and his buddy were apparently outside the park and hopped two fences to get back in. There were warning signs with "Danger" on them. Bottom line: obey the signs and safety rules everywhere. No one spends money on a sign that is not necessary. My heart breaks and goes out to the parents and family and youth group for their loss. May his loss not be in vain, tell your kids of the consequences of disobeying warning signs so this will not happen again.
-- Reported on August 3, 2008 by Bonnie Winberg.
Wildcat at Cedar Point
May 16, 2008
A train rolled back down a lift, hitting the trailing train. Nine people were treated at the scene, and one was transported to a local hospital for observation.
-- Reported on May 23, 2008 by Robert Niles.
Splash Waterfalls at Six Flags Great America
March 11, 2008
Thomas Lee, 46, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, fell to his death on Tuesday morning while working on the Splash Waterfalls ride. Lee was working for a contractor, hired to dismantle the ride.
-- Reported on March 11, 2008 by Robert Niles.
Cadbury Land Dream Castle Gondola at Rainbow's End
February 10, 2008
A 21-year-old employee of Rainbow's End park in South Auckland, Australia, Michael Ross Stuart, was killed after being trapped between a ferris wheel carriage and its frame while conducting routine maintenance on the ride.
-- Reported on February 10, 2008 by Kelly Perazzolo.
Follow-ups:
Rainbows End is in New Zealand, not Australia
-- Reported on June 29, 2008 by Una Mcleish.
Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom
February 10, 2008
Four people were hurt when a hose failed, setting an engine one of the safari vehicles ablaze. Three of the injuries were minor, but one girl was taken to the hospital for a reported knee injury after jumping from the truck. The ride was closed for the day for inspection, and reopened the next morning.
-- Reported on February 11, 2008 by Robert Niles.
Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom
December 18, 2007
A 44-year old man was unresponsive and unconscious when his ride vehicle pulled up to the unload area. Disney called in the Reedy Creek Emergency services and the man was taken to the Celebration Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
-- Reported on December 18, 2007 by Robert Niles.
Primeval Whirl at Disney's Animal Kingdom
November 24, 2007
An employee was struck by a moving car on this spinning roller coaster, knocking her off a platform. The employee suffered serious head injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
-- Reported on November 29, 2007 by Robert Niles.
Follow-ups:
The cast member, who was 63, passed away Thursday evening, 11/29/07. Autopsy is scheduled for today (Friday November 30)
-- Reported on November 30, 2007 by Jake Ryan.
Two Face the Flip Side at Six Flags America
October 6, 2007
A train got stuck on the lift hill, then while they were getting it down, a hydraulics pipe broke, leaking hydraulic fluid on the riders. About 12 people were injured and taken to the hospital.
-- Reported on October 7, 2007 by David Thomas.
Scenic Railway at Six Flags Great America
August 7, 2007
A park maintenance worker fell 20 feet while servicing a locomotive. He retained consciousness but complained of back pain and was flown to a local hospital.
-- Reported on August 8, 2007 by Robert Niles.
The Octopus at Six Flags America
August 3, 2007
A 6-year-old girl fell off the spinning ride, falling several feet to the ground. A park spokesperson claimed that the girl stood up as the ride started. The girl was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, possibly to her head, legs and/or back.
-- Reported on August 3, 2007 by Robert Niles.
The Orbit at Six Flags Great America
August 2, 2007
A 34-year-old woman and three children, two age 10 and one age 8, were hospitalized with neck and back pain after they were jostled on the stop of this spinning flat ride. The ride was inspected and reopened after no operational problems were found.
-- Reported on August 3, 2007 by Robert Niles.
Cirque de la Mer at SeaWorld San Diego
July 29, 2007
A 27-year-old performer fell out of ball during a performance, suffering head injuries that left him unconscious. He was taken to the hospital non life-threatening injuries, according to a fire department report.
-- Reported on July 30, 2007 by Robert Niles.
Cirque de la Mer at SeaWorld San Diego
July 20, 2007
An acrobat fell on his head during an afternoon performance of the water show. He was performing a stunt that required sliding upside-down a pole when he instead appeared to lose control, plunging into a padded mat at the bottom. He was conscious, but taken to the hospital for examination.
-- Reported on July 20, 2007 by Robert Niles.
Twist and Shout at Loudoun Castle
July 15, 2007
An 18-year-old ride operator fell 80 feet from the roller coaster while working on the ride at this Scottish amusement park, according to a U.K. news report. He was taken to a local hospital in "very serious" condition. The ride, a Schwarzkopf Silverarrow coaster with a top speed of 41 mph, was down when the accident happened.
-- Reported on July 16, 2007 by Robert Niles.
Follow-ups:
Mark Blackwood, 18, died at Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock. Police continue to investigate the incident.
-- Reported on July 18, 2007 by Robert Niles.
It was Acctually "The Rat" which the ride he fell from.
-- Reported on July 19, 2007 by Nevamind Nevamind.
Wave Pool at Paramount Great America amusement park in Santa Clara,
July 12, 2007
According to the AP Wire:
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-park-drowning,0,1443494.story?coll=sns-ap-nation-headlines
A 4-year-old boy drowned Thursday in a wave pool at the Paramount Great America amusement park in Santa Clara, authorities said.
The boy was unconscious when park lifeguards pulled him from a two-foot-deep section of the Great Barrier Reef, according to Bill Lentz, Great America's general manager. The 355,000-gallon attraction, which opened over Memorial Day, simulates the sensation of ocean waves.
-- Reported on July 13, 2007 by Vince Pachiano.
Wave Pool (Splashin' Safari) at Holiday World
July 4, 2007
A woman who collapsed and fell into a shallow pool at the Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari theme park died of heart failure. Lifeguards pulled the 29-year-old Fort Wayne woman from the water about 11 a.m. on July 4, according to a published police report. Lifeguards and paramedics attempted to revive her, but she was pronounced dead after being taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital.
-- Reported on July 5, 2007 by Alysia Ploutz.
Skyscraper Climb at Legoland California
June 29, 2007
A Legoland employee suffered a broken ankle, wrist and fractured back after falling from the 25-foot-tall rock climbing tower in Fun Town. It is not clear if the employee was not wearing a safety harness, or if it was not properly worn. No visitors were on the wall at the time of the incident. The employee was taken to the hospital and the ride closed pending an investigation.
-- Reported on July 3, 2007 by Robert Niles.
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