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Five People Hospitalized from “Vortex” Ride Mishap at the North Carolina State Fair
The North Carolina State Fair will soon be investigated for the accident that occurred on the grounds last night leaving five people injured. On Thursday night, October 24th, one of the fair’s popular rides known as the Vortex unexpectedly restarted while riders were still exiting the attraction. Popular for its infamous flips and twirls,…
Self-Reporting System at Theme Parks Still Needs Improvement
It was only a few weeks ago that the fatality accident at Six Flags Over Texas claimed the life of one unsuspecting victim – a middle-aged woman who fell to her death after not being properly secured in her seat while riding on the park’s infamous Texas Giant roller coaster. Since the accident, a…
Federal Oversight of Amusement Park Rides Has Been Regularly Lobbied Against by the Six Flags Trade Group
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is a trade association designed specifically to represent the interests of amusement parks throughout the world. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the IAAPA has made a solid name for itself within the amusement park and entertainment industry, but new reports of the association’s frequent lobbying efforts…
Riders Injured When Shoot the Rapids Boat Flipped at Ohio Theme Park
Yesterday we reported of a fatal rollercoaster accident that claimed the life of one unsuspecting rider. Today, yet another amusement park accident is on our radar, as more news continues to break about last Friday’s boat flip on the Shoot the Rapids ride in Ohio. Cedar Point is a well-known and highly attended them…
Woman Falls to Her Death on Roller Coaster Ride
The “Texas Giant” roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington is now the source of much investigation and witness contention after one woman fell to her death while riding the coaster on Friday night. Recognized to be the tallest steel-hybrid coaster in the world, the Texas Giant has long since been the…
The Most Dangerous Amusement Park Rides: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Study
With summertime quickly approaching, the season for amusement park visits is on the horizon. Amusement and theme parks have become a multi-billion dollar industry, and people throughout the United States look forward to the heart-racing roller coaster rides and tasty treats that can be found at different theme parks across the nation. What many…
A Closer Look at Amusement Ride Safety in Small Establishments
Amusement ride injuries aren’t limited to amusement parks,USA Today reports. According to a recent article, nearly 93,000 child injuries connected to amusement rides occurred between 1990 and 2010. Of these accidents, approximately 11,000 occurred on rides in shopping malls, arcades, and restaurants. These rides included roller coasters, coin-operated rides, log flumes, mini trains, and…
Three Rides Closed for Disney to Review Safety
Disneyland closed three rides this weekend after a citation brought the park’s safety standards into question. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) cited the park on Friday, said a Disney spokeswoman. The rides in question included Space Mountain, Soarin’ Over California, and The Matterhorn Bobsleds. The inspection was related to an…