Boy falls from a coaster at Lightwater valey

[horsesboy]

A 6 year old boy was injured after falling from a coaster today

Boy, six, in hospital after falling from rollercoaster

The youngster’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening after the incident at Lightwater Valley in North Yorkshire.

www.expressandstar.com

 

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The ride in question is a zamperla spinning coaster if anyone was interested.

 

[b.mac]

If SFAs was anything to go by the kid should've sat towards the center of the car with an adult beside them.

 

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So I know like 4 companies make these. The one down at fun spot has 4 t bar restraints, I wonder if those are more due to the manufacturer or a safety revision.

 

[GrandpaD]

According to Wikipedia - Twister was manufactured by Reverchon and opened in 2001.

Company page for ride -

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An updated article stated -
It is the second incident involving the same ride at the theme park.

In June 2001, 20-year-old Gemma Savage died when two of the rollercoaster's cars collided .

 

[Crunchewy]

The kid is in critical condition according to the police.


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