The video discusses the safety concerns and tragic incidents that have occurred at amusement parks, specifically with roller coasters and water slides. The narrator shares several examples of accidents, including a roller coaster that had a history of structural problems, a ride that caused neck and chest injuries, and a water slide where a rider lost control and crashed into another person. The narrator also mentions a few specific parks, such as Six Flags and Knott's Berry Farm, which have had a history of accidents and fatalities. The video appears to be a warning about the dangers of these types of rides and the importance of prioritizing safety.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. A roller coaster ride at an amusement park had to be closed due to structural problems.
2. In 2006, a train ride at Rose Bowl experienced a sudden jerk, causing 27 bicycles to be taken to the hospital with serious neck and chest injuries.
3. The Dragon Challenge roller coaster had two intertwined roller coasters that chased each other through the air.
4. At one point on the Dragon Challenge, the two trains turned upside down and circled around passengers at a distance of only 45 centimeters.
5. In 2011, a 52-year-old man was thrown out of the Dragon Challenge ride and hit in the face with a cell phone, resulting in the loss of his eye.
6. The Green Lantern roller coaster was opened in 2011 and was touted as the world's first roller coaster that was completely vertical and zigzagged.
7. The Green Lantern roller coaster had seats that rotated 360 degrees.
8. In 2014, a safety bar on a roller coaster failed, causing a man to be thrown out and injured.
9. The man was put into an artificial coma for a month but survived.
10. In 2015, a catapult ride at Mount Olympus had a cable snap, causing the capsule to be thrown to the side.
11. A 13-year-old boy was almost hit by the snapped cable.
12. The Smiler roller coaster at Alton Towers in England opened with a record-breaking inverted design.
13. In 2015, a car on The Smiler roller coaster collided with an empty test car, causing injuries to 16 passengers.
14. Two girls in the front row of the roller coaster lost their legs due to the collision.
15. At least 16 people were injured on roller coasters and family rides at Knott's Berry Farm in California since 1983.
16. Some of the injuries at Knott's Berry Farm were fatal.
17. A female rider weighing 136 kilograms slipped from safety devices on a ride at Knott's Berry Farm and fell more than 30 meters into a shallow pool, resulting in her death.