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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.

July 28, 2023

Second structural issue discovered on Carowinds roller coaster after massive crack forces ride to shut down

A North Carolina roller coaster at Carowinds has a second structural issue which was discovered recently, according to the North Carolina Department of Labor.

July 28, 2023

Amusement park's 'biggest' roller coaster breaks down 'right at the top' leaving riders stuck for half an hour

Amusement park guests were trapped in a roller coaster for around 40 minutes on Friday in the United Kingdom when the ride broke down while people were on it.

July 25, 2023

Ohio amusement park guest struck by flying cell phone on roller coaster going 70 mph

A visitor at Cedar Point was injured by a flying cell phone on a roller coaster that reaches speeds of up to 70 mph on Saturday, causing a concussion.

July 25, 2023

Michigan man allegedly preyed on young girls on amusement park pool: police

Michigan State Police are investigating after a 39-year-old man allegedly touched several young girls inappropriately at Michigan's Adventure amusement park on July 22.

July 20, 2023

Illinois carnival ride seized in criminal probe after 10-year-old boy thrown from seat, seriously injured

A ride at the Taste of Antioch carnival in Illinois was seized after a 10-year-old boy suffered multiple facial fractures and a significant leg injury.

July 19, 2023

'Wild ride' at Ohio's Cedar Point amusement park when guests discover extra roller coaster passenger

The Millennium Force roller coaster in Ohio draws visitors of all kinds each year, including one duck who rode the steel coaster after sneaking on board.

July 17, 2023

Illinois carnival shut down after child is thrown from ride, police say

Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner ordered all rides shut down after a 10-year-old child was injured after being thrown from an amusement ride at a carnival.

July 12, 2023

Ohio amusement park sued by Michigan woman who says falling roller coaster part caused traumatic brain injury

A Michigan woman is suing Cedar Fair and is alleging that she suffered a traumatic brain injury after a roller coaster piece fell on her.

July 11, 2023

Georgia roller coaster stalls mid-ride after 'safety feature' activates: 'I had a panic attack'

A roller coaster at a Georgia amusement park stalled on July 3 because of a safety feature, leaving passengers stuck for a 10 minute period.