The text discusses several instances of dangerous and ill-fated amusement park rides.
It begins with the ride "Son of the Beast", a wooden roller coaster in Ohio, which was the fastest and highest wooden roller coaster at its time of opening in 2000. However, due to structural issues, it became jerky and uncomfortable, leading to injuries. After being closed and repaired, it was reopened only to have another accident, leading to an indefinite closure.
Next, it discusses the "Dangerous Test of the Dragon" roller coaster at Universal Studios, which caused injuries and was eventually closed.
The "Green Lantern" roller coaster was criticized for its design and safety issues, resulting in its closure after only six years of operation.
The text also discusses a roller coaster at Mount Alim Park in Wisconsin, which caused a fatality when a passenger was ejected from the car.
The "Rocket Rotates" ride in St. Petersburg caused a fatality when one of the cables broke during a flight.
The "Smiley" roller coaster at Alton Towers in England was closed after a collision resulted in injuries and amputations.
The "Action Park" in New Jersey was known for its lack of safety precautions and resulted in numerous injuries and lawsuits.
The "Dive of the Virus" in Kansas was closed after a boy's death due to an uneven distribution of weight in the ride.
The "Adler Fum" ride in Germany was closed after being mistaken for a swastika due to its rotating seats.
The text concludes with a question asking the audience if they would ride on these dangerous rides if they were still operational.
1. The text discusses the dangers of carousels, including a wooden roller coaster called "Son of the Beast" located in Ohio. The coaster had serious safety issues, including a jerky ride and a fatal incident in 2006 where 27 people were hospitalized. It was repaired and reopened in 2009, but another passenger was injured, leading to indefinite closure .
2. The text also mentions the "Dangerous Test of the Dragon" at Universal Studios in Florida. This attraction consisted of two intertwined roller coasters that simulated a fight between dragons. However, it was closed in 2018 due to a decrease in popularity .
3. The "Green Lantern" roller coaster was criticized for its design, which was more reminiscent of a pinball machine. It was closed in 2018 .
4. The text discusses the "Rocket" roller coaster in St. Petersburg, Russia, which was closed due to a safety issue. The incident involved one of the cables breaking during a launch, causing passengers to be pinned to the seats .
5. The "Smiley" roller coaster at Alton Towers in England was closed after a collision between two cars during a test run. All 16 passengers received injuries, with two girls suffering severe injuries .
6. The text mentions the "Action Park" in New Jersey, USA, which was considered the most dangerous amusement park in the world. It had numerous safety incidents and lawsuits, and six people died there before it closed in 1996 .
7. The "Virus" water slide in Kansas, USA, had several safety issues. It had a steep descent and a sharp turn, which led to several injuries. A woman weighing more than 130 kilograms fell into a shallow pool and died. The slide was closed and reopened with new restraints .
8. The "Fujin Ryden" amusement park in Japan had a fatal incident involving a ride called "Adler Fum". The ride broke down due to a twisted section of the wheel axle, resulting in a girl's death and 19 injuries. The park was closed and the ride was demolished .
9. The text discusses a carousel called "Adler Fum" in Germany. The rotating seats resembled a swastika, a symbol prohibited by law in Germany. The owner, Rudiger Braun, apologized for the offense and asked to cut off two seats on each side .