20 Amusement Park Rides That Were BANNED After People Died
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Ajay Manuel
Thrill rides turned deadly! Join us as we explore the most devastating amusement park disasters that led to permanent closures. From the ICON Park FreeFall tragedy to the Haunted Castle fire that claimed eight lives, these attractions went from entertainment to infamy overnight. Our countdown includes the Verrückt water slide at Schlitterbahn, Action Park's infamous Tidal Wave Pool, Thunder River Rapids at Dreamworld, Battersea Park's Big Dipper, and many more catastrophic ride failures that prompted industry-wide safety reforms. Which of these shocking incidents will make you think twice about your next theme park visit? Let us know in the comments below! read more...