It's Surrey Police, they don't need a reason.
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Ride/Park Accidents
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It's Surrey Police, they don't need a reason.
Skyscraper
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There has been another incident, this time at Leeds Castle in Kent and involving a tea cup ride. One of the cups detached and flew through the air, trapping children underneath it.
(Can't link article as I'm on my phone)
(Can't link article as I'm on my phone)
AT86
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Fairground teacup ride 'spins into crowd' at Leeds Castle http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-46089215
Skyscraper
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It happened on the same day as well. Not a good day for British funfairs. 
Stuie
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I've just read this on Lab Bible which is known more for clickbait wankery than it's informative journalism. However, I can't seem to find anything about it from any other 'news' sources.
Did it really happen?
http://www.ladbible.com/news/news-teenager-survives-130ft-drop-from-fairground-ride-20181107
Surely, they wouldn't make up a story like this... would they?
Did it really happen?
http://www.ladbible.com/news/news-teenager-survives-130ft-drop-from-fairground-ride-20181107
Surely, they wouldn't make up a story like this... would they?
speedy
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The bit I'm wondering about is, how on earth did he survive a 130 foot fall?
Stuie
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The bit I'm wondering about is, how on earth did he survive a 130 foot fall?
Yeah, right. And from a rotating booster ride, so you could assume that he'd be projected towards the ground rather than just falling. Handy position of the canopy, so close to those giant spikes too!
The bit I'm wondering about is, how on earth did he survive a 130 foot fall?
Nothing is 100% safe or 100% dangerous. There are people that do survive high falls, even people surviving when their parachute and reserve fails.
speedy
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Oh yeah! You reminded me of that story where a woman had both her parachutes sabotaged yet she survived. That was a pretty crazy story
Skyscraper
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It astounds me that while he was lying motionless on the canvas people were taking photos and waving at him!
What is wrong with this world?
What is wrong with this world?
Danny
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It astounds me that while he was lying motionless on the canvas people were taking photos and waving at him!
What is wrong with this world?
It's become unfortunately clear that social media and the thirst for likes or attention in modern day means that grabbing footage/photos comes first as opposed to actually helping anyone or calling for assistance.
Stuie
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It astounds me that while he was lying motionless on the canvas people were taking photos and waving at him!
What is wrong with this world?
I'm now convinced this accident didn't happen and was staged for the purpose of the clickbait so the camera presence isn't really surprising.
evilcod
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Teen injured after fairground ride comes loose on Brighton Palace Pier
https://news.sky.com/story/four-inj...-comes-loose-on-brighton-palace-pier-11688018
EDIT: Other news sites seem to believe its their Zamperla AirRace
https://news.sky.com/story/four-inj...-comes-loose-on-brighton-palace-pier-11688018
EDIT: Other news sites seem to believe its their Zamperla AirRace
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Yes, the BBC have updated their article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-47857392
Sounds like part of the ride (theming?) detached and stuck a passerby. Luckily the injuries aren't thought to be serious, but it's still not good.
[Edit to add]
More photos here:
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/175...nd-ambulance-service-at-brighton-palace-pier/
You can see the missing part of the 'aircraft' on one of the cars.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-47857392
Sounds like part of the ride (theming?) detached and stuck a passerby. Luckily the injuries aren't thought to be serious, but it's still not good.
[Edit to add]
More photos here:
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/175...nd-ambulance-service-at-brighton-palace-pier/
You can see the missing part of the 'aircraft' on one of the cars.
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Spark
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https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/health--safety-executive-probes-2753500
Just read this. Apparently the ride op said its only happened 3 other times
Just read this. Apparently the ride op said its only happened 3 other times
RicketyCricket
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"There's no way they would have survived had it gone any further.https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/health--safety-executive-probes-2753500
Just read this. Apparently the ride op said its only happened 3 other times
"They would have ended up landing in McDonald's car park."
This is a brilliant quote.
AT86
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A quote that could easily be applied to many a situation on a trip to Skeg.
Alsty
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And that to me is a concern. The incident was a human failure and that action does not prevent a similar human failure recurring.
You shouldn't have single points of failure in any system where that failure can result in injury or death. What I would ask is "Why is it possible to dispatch a train with the harnesses released?", and then make a technical interlock in addition to retraining.
Skyscraper
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Surely the riders could've pulled the bar down themselves? Serously though, it's quite worrying considering I've ridden that coaster. Op should've checked!
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