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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

North Carolina official says 'completely severed' crack in roller coaster was visible 6-10 days before closing

July 8, 2023

North Carolina official says 'completely severed' crack in roller coaster was visible 6-10 days before closing

A North Carolina official said in a media interview that the Fury 325 roller coaster crack was seen by park visitors six to 10 days prior to closing.

Carowinds roller coaster was 'no doubt' close to major incident when visitor discovered massive crack: expert

July 7, 2023

Carowinds roller coaster was 'no doubt' close to major incident when visitor discovered massive crack: expert

The North Carolina roller coaster where a crack was discovered by an amusement park visitor was "no doubt" very close to a major incident, according to a ride safety expert.

Georgia amusement park guests watch in horror as boy, 5, 'flies out' of water slide: 'Is he alive?'

July 6, 2023

Georgia amusement park guests watch in horror as boy, 5, 'flies out' of water slide: 'Is he alive?'

A 5-year-old boy was injured Tuesday while on a Georgia amusement park water slide, officials said.

Carowinds amusement park announces next steps after potentially deadly roller coaster crack exposed

July 6, 2023

Carowinds amusement park announces next steps after potentially deadly roller coaster crack exposed

The Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina will replace a column that supports the Fury 325 roller coaster after a crack was discovered, park officials said Thursday.

North Carolina man who spotted crack in massive roller coaster recounts astonishing discovery: 'Not normal'

July 5, 2023

North Carolina man who spotted crack in massive roller coaster recounts astonishing discovery: 'Not normal'

A North Carolina man who video-recorded a crack in the Fury 325 giga roller coaster that prompted its closure spoke out on his discovery during 'Fox & Friends.'