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This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at various Universal-owned theme parks, amusement parks, or water parks.This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every such event, but only those that have a significant impact on the parks or park operations, or are otherwise significantly newsworthy.
On July 30, 2010, a 12-year-old girl from Parkland, Florida, fell 100 feet (30 m) from the freefall ride at the park and landed on her back on the ground. She suffered brain damage, severe spinal and pelvic fractures, intestinal lacerations, and other severe injuries.
Some visitors climbed onto the roof of a nearby building, but could not reach her. She fell 15 feet (5 m) to the roof, slid off, and dropped another 20 feet (6 m) to the ground; she injured her back but survived. [87] [88] On February 14, 1999, a 65-year-old part-time custodian was killed when he fell off a seat.
The family of a Missouri teen who fell over 200 feet to his death while riding a Florida amusement park thrill attraction was awarded $310 million for the 2022 freak accident, as the heartbroken ...
A day of fun at a Southern California amusement park turned into a nightmare for several thrill-seekers stranded on a ride at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park.. Around 2 p.m. on Monday, the "Sol ...
The rider — who anonymously spoke to local Phoenix, Ariz. news — was captured on video leaping from the park's Desert Storm roller coaster on Sunday, after he claimed to have heard a clicking ...
Falling; Falling is a normal experience for young children, but falling from a significant height or onto a hard surface can be dangerous. Complications: Head injury, concussion, bone fracture, [1] abrasion, bruise: Risk factors: Convulsion, vision impairment, difficulty walking, home hazards [1] Frequency: 226 million (2015) [2] Deaths ...
Authorities initially said the 11-year-old girl was critically injured after she and a 12-year-old boy fell through the ice in Washington Park Lake on Saturday, Dec. 7. The boy was ultimately ...