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Visitor Sues SeaWorld Over Her 'Fowl' Ride

Coaster rider says she suffered permanent injuries when duck hit her in the face in Orlando

(Newser) - A Florida woman is suing SeaWorld Orlando after a duck allegedly struck her in the face while she was riding the Mako roller coaster, rendering her unconscious. The lawsuit, filed in Orange County, claims SeaWorld failed to keep the ride area safe and didn't warn visitors about potential bird...

Six Flags Coaster to Break 6 World Records

This one promises to be the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in the world

(Newser) - Six Flags Over Texas has unveiled plans for a record-breaking roller coaster slated to debut next year with a laundry list of "firsts" in the theme park world. Tormenta Rampaging Run is expected to claim six world records, including the fastest speed for a traditional coaster at 87mph....

After Man's Death on Coaster, Woman Sues Over Same One

She says Universal Orlando ride left her with permanent injuries

(Newser) - A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park, the AP reports. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, comes a week after a man died from blunt impact injuries after going on the same ride . Sandi Streets filed the negligence lawsuit...

Roller Coaster Rider Died of Blunt Impact Injuries

Autopsy's conclusion is 'pretty shocking,' consultant company chief says

(Newser) - A man who was unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort's newest park died from blunt impact injuries, a medical examiner said Thursday. Joshua Stephany, the medical examiner for the Orlando area, ruled the death an accident after performing an autopsy, the AP reports. The statement...

Guest Dies After Riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe

Roller coaster closed as officials investigate guest's sudden death

(Newser) - A man in his 30s died on Wednesday after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, Universal Orlando's newest theme park. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call about an unresponsive guest at the park. The man was found unconscious,...

Scary Coaster Ride Is Scarier Than Intended

Siren's Curse at Cedar Point leaves riders stuck on a 45-degree tilt for 20 minutes

(Newser) - The Siren's Curse roller coaster at Ohio's Cedar Point amusement park is intended to scare the daylights out of its riders—just not quite like this. The coaster suffered a malfunction that left riders stranded about 160 feet off the ground for about 20 minutes, reports the Akron ...

Suit: Man Suffered Fatal Head Trauma on Six Flags Coaster

Christopher Hawley, 22, collapsed immediately after his X2 ride at Magic Mountain, family says

(Newser) - A California mom purchased tickets for her two sons to "have a fun day" at Six Flags Magic Mountain that proved fatal for one. Christopher Hawley, 22, suffered fatal head trauma on the popular X2 roller coaster, which promises to "keep your mind in full thrust," according...

Disney Is Going Big With Park Expansions

'Frozen' attraction opens in Hong Kong as part of a $60B expansion over a decade

(Newser) - Hong Kong's Disneyland opened its first Frozen-themed attraction on Monday, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides, some lining up for hours to get an early start. Based on Disney's wildly popular Frozen animated film, the new section of the park features landscapes...

6-Year-Old Falls From Florida Roller Coaster

Boy hospitalized in Orlando with traumatic injuries

(Newser) - A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized with traumatic injuries after falling from a roller coaster at a Florida amusement park. Fire officials said he was found on the ground about 20 feet below the Galaxy Spin's track at Fun Spot America, near Kissimmee, on Thursday afternoon, NBC News reports. Information...

Roller Coaster Rider Hit by Phone 'Traveling at 70+ MPH'

He says Cedar Point incident left him with open head wound, concussion

(Newser) - A Michigan man is considering taking legal action against Cedar Point after a painful experience at the Sandusky, Ohio theme park. David Carter tells the Detroit Free Press that he was hit in the head by an iPhone while riding the Maverick roller coaster Saturday, leaving him with a wound...

Roller Coaster Shut Down After Video Reveals a Crack
Man Records Frightening
Video of This Park Ride
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Jul 8, 2023 1:10 PM CDT

Man Records Frightening Video of This Park Ride

Clip shows now-shuttered roller coaster at North Carolina's Carowinds with crack in support beam

(Newser) - A popular roller coaster at a North Carolina amusement park has been shut down indefinitely after a patron in the parking lot spotted something terrifying. Carowinds, located in Charlotte, said in a Sunday statement that its Fury 325 ride— billed on its site as the "tallest, fastest, longest giga...

Roller Coaster Riders Stuck Upside Down for 3 Hours

Ride malfunctioned at Wisconsin festival

(Newser) - Some passengers were stuck upside down for around three hours after a roller coaster malfunctioned at a festival in Wisconsin Sunday. Videos posted on social media show rescuers climbing the attraction at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, NBC reports. Crandon Fire Department Capt. Brennan Cook said "there had...

Riders Fall From Roller Coaster After Derailment in Sweden

One person is killed at Stockholm amusement park, seven are hospitalized

(Newser) - One person was killed and several others injured when a roller coaster derailed in Stockholm on Sunday, Swedish TV reported. Park officials told public broadcaster SVT that that one of the carriages on the Jetline roller coaster derailed and people fell to the ground at the Grona Lund amusement park....

Roller Coaster Strands Passengers on Preview Ride

Cars on Cedar Point's Wild Mouse stop on track

(Newser) - The fans-and-media preview of a new attraction at an Ohio amusement park didn't go well. The Wild Mouse roller coaster stopped suddenly at Cedar Point, and the people aboard had to be rescued. No one was hurt. One car came to a halt at one of the highest points...

Say Goodbye to World's 2nd Tallest Roller Coaster

Cedar Point in Ohio is shutting down the Top Thrill Dragster

(Newser) - An amusement park in Ohio announced Tuesday it would be permanently closing the world’s second-tallest roller coaster. The decision by Cedar Point comes a year after a small metal object flew off the 420-foot-tall Top Thrill Dragster coaster and struck a woman in the head at the park in...

Roller Coaster Shuts After Riders Report Broken Bones

Japan's Do-Dodonpa roller coaster goes from zero to 112mph in 1.56 seconds

(Newser) - A roller coaster that can go from zero to 112mph in 1.56 seconds: What could go wrong? Something, perhaps. The Do-Dodonpa roller coaster at the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Japan has been indefinitely put on ice while officials investigate whether riders sustained injuries because of it—and fairly...

Woman Waiting to Ride Roller Coaster Hit by 'Metal Object'

Top Thrill Dragster, world's 2nd-tallest roller coaster, shut down at Ohio's Cedar Point

(Newser) - The world's second-tallest roller coaster won't open again this year after a person standing in line was hit in the head by a metal object that flew off the ride last weekend at Cedar Point amusement park. The 420-foot-tall Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster will remain closed as...

Tallest Single-Rail Coaster Is a Devilish 'Scream Machine'

Jersey Devil coaster features 87-degree drop from 130 feet

(Newser) - Six Flags Great Adventure has a devilish desire to draw people out of their homes with what it claims is the fastest, tallest and longest single rail coaster in the world. The Jersey Devil Coaster, which opened at the New Jersey park on Sunday, immediately brings riders to the top...

Ride Turns Into Rescue
Roller Coaster Strands 22
May 16, 2021 12:30 PM CDT

Roller Coaster Strands 22

Ride turns into rescue at Phoenix amusement park

(Newser) - Firefighters safely rescued 22 people who were stuck for about two hours when a roller coaster stalled mid-ride in Phoenix. The cars stopped on a banked curve about 20 feet off the ground on the Desert Storm ride at Castles N' Coasters, CNN reports. "It was scary because we...

Rider Flung From Mountain Coaster Lands 10 Feet Away

Gatlinburg, Tenn., attraction was allowed to reopen the next day

(Newser) - A rider on a mountain coaster in Tennessee was seriously injured after being flung 10 feet from a cart and landing on the tracks, according to an incident report filed with authorities. The report filed by Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster says the rider was hospitalized with head, wrist, and ankle injuries,...

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