thedazza Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Two people have died after falling from a ride on it's first day of operation. Looks like it was started before they had their restraints locked. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/peoplesdaily/article-3064055/The-shocking-aftermath-two-tourists-plunged-deaths-thrown-Chinese-amusement-park-ride-called-Scream.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Wow, that is messed up. I cant believe people were actually taking pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 What kind of ride was that? Some kind of knock off KMG booster ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 That's aweful! I seriously wonder how many more of these accidents happen without word of them getting out to the west. I have this sick feeling that the ones we've heard about in recent weeks aren't all that's happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 found a pic of the actual ride: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 ^ Thoughts of healing go out to the families of those who lost their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Yikes. I have hade that happen in China when TPR was there. The ride op started the ride without ever checking our restraints. When it started to move we quickly buckled the belt and brought down the bar. It was a kiddie flat ride that bounced you a lot so it was no big deal other then the fact the ride op never checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 ^Still, that's kinda sketchy , and obviously can end up with far more tragic consequences on a larger ride. As others have stated, thoughts go out to the families of the victims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thoughts go to the families of the victims. The way a lot of Chinese park operate really is waiting for accidents to happen. Yesterday was Labor Day so the crowd must be insane. Still, ride operator can't just skip the procedure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Horrible news, my sorrow goes out to the families and friends affected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 My prays goes out to the family. That's awful to hear. I love thrill rides, and I know that I ride at my own risk, but when the workers don't check and make sure the restraints are done correctly, that's no excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Seriously, why is it always booster rides that have these creepy throwing-people-out-death-accidents?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This is awful to hear. My thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victims. If I visit China I would probably only visit the reputable parks and even then make sure to buckle/strap myself in as quickly as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 You know the ride had to be a Chinese knockoff if they could start with restraints still up...sad for the victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 ^ That's a good point. That's why I'd stick to reputable parks that buy from known manufacturers in China. Disney, Ocean Park, Happy Valley, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 So this ride is ok but the new US designed woodie failed the Chinese safety inspection!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 So this ride is ok but the new US designed woodie failed the Chinese safety inspection!?! I'm guessing "payola" is a big part of a Chinese safety inspection. You know the ride had to be a Chinese knockoff if they could start with restraints still up...sad for the victims. Yeah, that's pretty sketchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 So this ride is ok but the new US designed woodie failed the Chinese safety inspection!?! Sometimes (quite often actually) it really feels like they have different safety offices for the imported and the domestically produced rides.. The S&S launch coasters comes to mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 So this ride is ok but the new US designed woodie failed the Chinese safety inspection!?! I'm guessing "payola" is a big part of a Chinese safety inspection. Oh yeah, big big part. Also they can just choose to not let you pass because they are the boss. Polar Explorer came to mind, the ride was perfectly fine and passed all the safety inspections but they just don't let it open because they think 26 cars is a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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