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August 24, 2023

United Kingdom man, 40, dies at country's largest outdoor water park, causing one-day closure

A 40-year-old man at a United Kingdom water park died Wednesday afternoon after suffering a medical episode, according to local police.

August 16, 2023

Box cutter strikes kid's head at Pennsylvania amusement park after falling from roller coaster

A box cutter fell from the pocket of an individual riding a roller coaster in Pennsylvania and hit a female in the head, according to police.

August 15, 2023

Diving platform collapses at amusement park's acrobat show

Seven people were injured at a German amusement park on Monday after a diving platform collapsed during an acrobat show called "Retorno dos Piratas."

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.