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In 2017, KMG told the Associated Press the ride in the Ohio State Fair accident was built in the Netherlands in 1998 and is one of 48. Eleven of the rides were in the United States at the time ...
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In July 2017, the Fire Ball ride broke apart at the Ohio State Fair, resulting in one death and seven injuries. [4] Following the incident, the operator of the fair ride, Amusements of America, settled multiple lawsuits with the victims of the incident, including settlements for 1.7 million and 1.3 million dollars.
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Nobody was injured, but the ride remained closed for the rest of the day whilst park staff investigated. In July 2017, an 18-year old was killed while riding a KMG Fireball (aka Afterburner) ride that malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair, sending him flying more than 50 feet in the air. Seven others were injured as well.
He was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines and died three days later from his injuries. [10] On July 3, 2021, a raft on Raging River carrying six passengers overturned, sending four guests to a local hospital with severe injuries. One of the passengers, an 11-year-old boy, later died.
1925 – The All-Ohio Boys Band was first mentioned in historical accounts this year. It is now called the All-Ohio State Fair Band and includes both boys and girls. 1928 – The renowned John Philip Sousa Band performed twice daily at the 1928 Fair. 1929 – The Junior Fair was formed this year. Today, Ohio is proud to host the nation's ...
Fair officials said they no longer would have KMG rides in the wake of the 2017 accident. But a KMG ride was planned to be a part of the 2024 fair. Ohio State Fair yanks ride made by same firm ...