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August 10, 2023

'Tallest,' 'fastest' giga roller coaster in North America reopens after eagle-eyed guest helps avert disaster

Carowinds amusement park reopened a ride that was closed in late June following the discovery of a crack on the steel support beam of Fury 325.

August 9, 2023

Florida 911 call reveals 'screaming' after boy, 6, falls off roller coaster: 'He's bleeding'

Officials in Florida released the 911 call placed after a 6-year-old boy fell off a Kissimmee amusement park roller coaster on August 3.

August 7, 2023

Teen boy killed, woman injured on French amusement park ride: report

A teenage boy died and a woman was seriously injured after they fell off an amusement park ride in France during high winds. They fell about 180 feet, according to reports.

August 5, 2023

Ohio amusement park guest stuck at 'top' of once 'steepest' roller coaster relives scary exit: 'Such an angle'

A guest on an Ohio roller coaster that stalled, forcing riders to walk stairs to the ground, said that her legs are 'still sore' from walking around 200 feet to the bottom.

August 4, 2023

Boy, 6, falls off Florida roller coaster forcing amusement park to close ride

A 6-year-old boy in Florida was taken to a local hospital on Friday after suffering severe injuries from falling off a roller coaster.

August 4, 2023

Disney World guests suffering 'permanent' injuries after falling off ride: Lawsuit

A Florida man is suing Disney World after allegedly falling off of the Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion in April of 2023, leaving him injured.

August 2, 2023

Ohio amusement park's once 'fastest,' 'steepest' roller coaster that held Guinness World Record freezes midair

Ohio amusement park guests had to walk down a 200-plus-foot roller coaster by stairs after a mechanical issue occurred Monday, according to a spokesperson.

August 2, 2023

Ohio amusement park guests evacuated from 200+ foot roller coaster, forced to walk down lengthy stairs

Amusement park guests at Ohio's Cedar Point were forced to walk down a 200+ foot roller coaster by stairs after a mechanical issue. (Credit: Josh Lett)

August 1, 2023

Cedar Point announces 'Top Thrill 2,' a record-setting roller coaster: 'Boldest and most advanced'

On Tuesday, August 1, Ohio amusement park Cedar Point announced Top Thrill 2, its long-awaited "reimagining" of its Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster. Here are details.

July 29, 2023

Malfunctioning New York amusement park ride sends guests spinning backward as workers scramble to shut it off

An amusement park ride in New York malfunctioned on July 23 and sent passengers spinning backwards for 10 minutes as workers struggled to turn it off.