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Unverified Injury Accidents at Theme and Amusement Parks
These incidents have been reported by Theme Park Insider's registered users, but they have not been confirmed yet by a second source at this time. Please read our Accident Watch page for information on how and why we are collecting this information.
Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba at Downtown Disney
August 21, 2010
During the trampoline finale at La Nouba tonight a performer was injured.
My wife and I were in the second row on the right side of the stage, and as the performer landed on the trampoline a spring broke and his foot slid through the open area on the outside of the trampoline.
The performer went down and stayed down.
After other performers checked on him a paramedic came out on the stage to assess the situation. Other dancers (and the juggler) came back to distract the crowd while a table was set up underneath the trampoline.
The table was used as a flat, steady surface so that the other performers (and paramedic) could strap the injured performer to a board that was brought out on the stage. Roughly a half dozen performers and the paramedic helped carry the injured performer off the stage.
During this, the injured performer didn't appear to move much at all and was breathing with the assistance of an oxygen tank. Another performer held the hand of the injured performer as he was carried of the stage, strapped to the board. A brace was attached to his left leg.
As soon as the injured performer was removed, the remaining performers all came out to take a bow and the show was ended. This routine is typically the final routine but most of it was scrapped as a result of the injury.
-- Reported on August 21, 2010 by Adam Guillette.
Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba at Downtown Disney
August 21, 2010
I was also at the 9pm show and verify the previous post, I must admit I was quite shaken by witnessing what appeared to be a very serious injury and just hope that someone from the show can update us on the trampoline artist's condition... I pray him and his family are well and he can return to performing!!
-- Reported on August 22, 2010 by Kara Ordell.
Titan at Six Flags over Texas
July 31, 2010
I was riding the Titan and suffered a near "Blackout". About 30-seconds into the ride, it was clear that we were pulling several "G's". I nearly blacked out, and a day later, my head is still fuzzy.
This ride is not safe. with all the reports, I find it amazing that people are allowed to ride on this Roller Coaster. I still have a headache, and want people to know that there is an inherent risk that you are taking going on this ride.
-- Reported on August 1, 2010 by keith Lebowitz.
Grizzly River Run at Disney's California Adventure
July 30, 2010
My two daughters ,my husband and myself were on the river run ride this last friday (7/30/10) and as we were in free float the entire raft
(there were other passengers beside my family)was dodging the waterfalls and in doing so someone came in contact with my mouth knocking out my front tooth (I now resemble Goofy) There was no way of stopping the ride so when the ride stopped at the dock we exited last in hopes of finding my tooth but we could not.My husband wanted to go home imediatly but being we live at least 6 hrs away there was no way we could make it to a dentist . Since it was my daughters first time in the parks and it was also the weekend i convinced him to stay until sunday I contacted guest services and also first aid
I have also made a recorded report via phone.So i believe i have done all i should. I don't in any way blame the disney corp for the incident as accidents will happen .I have been asked several times what i wanted from Disney i have said nothing but since we purchased 5 day tickets for 6 people (aprox 1000.00) and we had to cut short our visit by two days i think it would be awful nice if our tickets expiration date could be extended so that we could use the last two days that we already bought.I just don't know to whom i should express this .
-- Reported on August 6, 2010 by helen lund.
Thunderation at Silver Dollar City
May 27, 2010
i was on thunderation and i got a huge bruise and my arm now hurts from being jerked around so much.
-- Reported on May 30, 2010 by Jada Herrel.
Silver Bullet at Knott's Berry Farm
May 10, 2010
It was our last ride of the day and at the last turns on the Silver Bullet some black grease fell from above onto my gf's leg and something flew into my eye. Of course after teasing my gf for closing her eyes on all the rides I would later find out the next day from my eye doctor that a piece of metal was lodged in my cornea. No fun still hurst after it was removed and left a rust stain in my eye. Its all good though...no major dammage...im wearing thick goggles next time. ( funnel cake is nasty)
-- Reported on May 12, 2010 by Rusty Diehl.
SAW - The Ride at Thorpe Park
May 6, 2010
I received significant whiplash on Saw-The Ride yesterday due to the backward and forward movement on the ride. My head snapped so far forward that I cannot move my neck and have to receive physio to relieve the pain. I was pretty scared, closed my eyes the whole way and then trying to deal with the pain of my neck but probably a good ride if I had seen anything! Enjoy and wear a neck brace!
-- Reported on June 6, 2010 by Yvonne Treacy.
Expedition GeForce at Holiday Park
April 29, 2010
The train derailed at a height of 20m midway through the ride. No one was seriously injured.
-- Reported on April 29, 2010 by Daniel Cernuschi.
Mission: Space at Epcot
April 21, 2010
On April 18,2010 there was a malfunction on the ride.
Thank God my husband and my five year old son got off when they saw the tight space we were going to be enclosed in. After a few minutes intot he ride there was a malfunction we were stuck on the ride tilted all the way tot he right. I had a panic attack, my daughter started crying cause she was scared and the restraintment on the seat got evn tighter to ones body. It lasted for 6 montues. I threw up. The ride had sickness bags. I was very nauses. The staff said sorry but very non chalant and offered a FAST PASS which i declined for obvious reasons. NEVER AGAIN!
-- Reported on April 21, 2010 by Maggie Luna.
Hangman at Wild Adventures
April 10, 2010
This really isn't a mojor accident but when I rode Hangman, it gave me a headache for the rest of the day when it went through the second loop. It is really starting to show it's age and either they need to demolish it for a newer thrilling coaster or refurbish it.
-- Reported on June 19, 2010 by Garrett Norman.
Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure
March 26, 2010
I rode The Hulk ride and while riding my head banged against the protective harness sideways vigorously multiple times. This happened twice during the ride. When I came off the ride I became dizzy and a little disoriented. I was left with a bad headache that have lasted for about 6 hours now.
Thank you
-- Reported on March 26, 2010 by Ermoni Smith.
Tom Sawyers Island at Disneyland
December 3, 2009
I was crossing the Pontoon Bridge. I was half way across the bridge and it tipped to the left causing me to lose my footing. I tried to take a step with my right foot however because the bridge was wet my right foot slipped down causing me to twist and fall directly on my left knee. I could not walk and had to be wheel chaired off the Isalnd to first aid. Ice was applied. As I write this, my knee and my back are in pain!!!
-- Reported on December 4, 2009 by Kim Leos.
GhostRider at Knott's Berry Farm
November 8, 2009
This ride is extremely rough and jerky! Jerked me so hard to the left and then instantly jerked me hard to the right, hitting my sister's shoulder! Felt something pull apart in my ribcage and I continued to experience alot of pain as the ride continued for what seemed "forever" as the coaster car jerked terribly while all the while, dropping up and down on the track! The pain in my rigcage was so terrible and I screamed to my sister that I felt I would pass out! I heard her yell back to me "stay with me, it's almost over!" In alot of pain rest of day, guarding my left ribcage area. I was having shooting pains and it hurt to touch ribcage and sternum area and to breathe in! The Ghostrider was the first and last ride of the day for me! As it was my nephew's 16th birthday at Knott's, I put on a "happy face" not to put a damper on his special day. Early next morning, I was driven to Urgent Care(could not drive myself due to the pain). Received immediate pain shot order from MD. CT scan was done to rule-out internal injury. Subsequently, was diagnosed with severe chest wall strain/tear! Sent home with narcotic pain reliever and muscle relaxant. Off work for 4 days! This nurse is still in pain on day 3! In fact, my 16 year old nephew who rode all of the faster and more intense coasters that same day (more than once) stated to me, "the Ghostrider is definitely the roughest and jerkiest ride at Knott"s."
-- Reported on November 10, 2009 by Carolyn Hickman.
in the line for the dracula haunted house at universal studios orlando (halloween horror nights)
October 11, 2009
We were going through the express lane to the Frankenstein house which was connected with the same ropes as the Dracula house.
We passed a man who was lying on the ground outside and there was blood near his head. Seeing this sort of shook me up and I ended up following the group of people that were being herded under ropes to skip the line and ended up going in the Dracula house instead.
When we exited, there were police shining a flashlight at everyone and they said they were looking for "an eagle t-shirt and missing a shoe." There were also paramedics with flashlights looking through the line and I heard an ambulance siren.
Wondering if anyone else knows what happened.
-- Reported on October 12, 2009 by p.s. withheld.
Hurler at Kings Dominion
October 11, 2009
I hurt myself riding the Hurler Roller Coaster, located in Kings Dominion, VA.I sat close to the back seats, I was in the left side and my wife was in my right side. After the first big hill there is a right curve. It throwed me to the left and my left ribs hit the left side of the seat. After that strong hit I couldn't breath, that was very painful, but at the mean time I vend myself against my wife, (to my right side). I was just trying to hold my breath because it was too much pain. When the ride stop I asked to one of the associates to give sometime, because I couldn't move. I let them know what had just happened and he offered me to call for medical aid, but I told him that the pain was probably go away and at the mean time I was trying to catch my breath. I started walking downstairs (to get out of the ride area), and the pain was increasing, so my wife help me to get to the medical office. They checked me out, gave some ice to put on my ribs, and the nurse told me that her concern was that may be a broken rib or a puncture in my lung. She made a report of what I didn't get a copy. She also told me that she was going to call me to follow up. Today is Monday Oct-12, 2009 (9:15 pm), and here I'm, I have difficult breathing, I can't move my left arm because my whole left side of my ribs hurts a lot. So, tomorrow I'm going to see my doctor, because I am getting concern about this pain.
In conclusion, I couldn't enjoy yesterday because after that incident I couldn't do much. I was just slowly walking around with my wife, because I have 3 teenagers that where having fun and I didn't want to ruin our about 5 hours trip. We even went to the Country Inn Hotel for about 3 hours to rest a while (I got into the whirpool, to try if the hot water will help with the pain).
OBSERVATION: I think, if they change the seats to a cushioned taller seat, with a type "car seatbelt" would help to prevent back, side and neck injuries. Good luck to the future riders.
-- Reported on October 12, 2009 by GUDER QUEZADA.
Surf Pool at Typhoon Lagoon
September 21, 2009
I walked at the beginning of the wave pool and I was hit by the last small wave and felt on the paved ground. I tried to get up but the wave was too powerful, I rolled around 5 times. It burned and scratched many parts of my body. My doctor said I will have these scars for one year.
-- Reported on September 27, 2009 by suzie caron.
Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis
August 23, 2009
During the last turn of the ride, My mom hit neck on the bar. She got whiplash and she couldn,t move her neck.
-- Reported on August 23, 2009 by Kyle K.
Diamondback at Kings Island
August 16, 2009
About 10:10am, a male, looked to be in his 30s, collapsed just outside the exit gate. A ride operator noticed the man, and ran to get the first aid kit.
A woman in line who was with a registered nurse said it looked like a seizure, that the man was laying on the floor and shaking. The registered nurse was identified by the woman to the staff, who opened the gate and allowed the nurse to go to the aid of the man.
The park medical staff came and carried the man away on a stretcher, the man appeared awake when he was taken away.
The ride re-opened a short time later, about 10:30am. I heard nothing more about the incident.
-- Reported on August 16, 2009 by Charles Reichley.
Afterburn at Carowinds
August 8, 2009
About 9:45PM, just before park closing, i walked past a woman looked to be mid-50's to 60, who was laying on a stretcher at the exit to Afterburn. A golf cart was there and they said an ambulance was on the way. I don't know exactly what happened but afterburn wasnt running anymore. They were telling the people in line for the ride to leave because the ride was down.
-- Reported on August 13, 2009 by Will Wyco.
Ghost Rider at Knotts Berry Farm
July 10, 2009
Road on Ghost Rider later in afternoon with family. Husband who is 37, never road this before. He is in good health and shape. After ride, immediately complained of right side hurting. Complained all weekend following, woke up middle of night on Sunday, screaming and can't breathe. I took him to emergency room, they took X-rays, nothing at that point, but severe muscle pull middle back and front pectorial area. Spasms!!! They gave him pain medicine. He stayed over at my dad's monday, went to Chiropractor, had work and Ultra sound. Was on his hands and knees in pain most of morning. I had to drive him back to our place as he couldn't drive at all and had spasms while I was driving. Because of work issues, I left him, he got an ok rest, but mother who is close by, took him to his GP, got muscle relaxers and is taking new X-rays as they stated sometimes cracks or fractures don't show up right away.We shall see what comes of this now.
-- Reported on July 14, 2009 by Emily Daniel.
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