Although none of them that were on board were seriously injured in the accident, four were taken to the park's first aid station as a precaution. [74] Brokered by Intamin and manufactured by Waagner-Biro, the three-minute ride featured twelve gondolas on each of the two wheels, which were mounted to a long, hydraulic arm. A Hyper Coaster model from B&M that features a 300-foot drop (91m), 5,321 feet (1,622m) of track, and a maximum speed of 91mph (146km/h). He suffered injuries to the foot and ankle, and his lower right leg was later amputated after infection set in. There was no evidence of malfunction and the incident was deemed accidental. KINGS ISLAND, Ohio -- A high school senior was decapitated in moving elevator machinery at the Eiffel Tower attraction at Kings Island Amusement Park after possibly falling from the 300-foot tower . Each filmed an episode on location at the park: The Partridge Family in 1972 and The Brady Bunch in 1973. [8][9] Later that year, a public contest was held to name the new park. A junior steel roller coaster that takes riders up a small hill through a series of dips and then circles back around to complete the circuit for a second time. In 2006, a total of 27 people were injured when a car on the Son of Beast ride hit a span of track that had separated where timbers splintered on the giant wooden roller coaster in July 2006. On August 1, 1992, a 20-year-old man injured one of his hands when it was caught between the coaster train and loading platform as the ride was ending its run. On July 18, 1993, 15 passengers were injured when two trains collided on. Formerly known as. Kings Island Tickets: Prices, Discounts, and Where to Buy - TripSavvy Despite being conscious when firefighters arrived at the scene as a lifeguard performed CPR on the victim, her condition worsened once she was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. [46], In late 2009, the Mason City Council added a measure on its 2010 ballot that would mandate a 3-percent ticket tax and a 5-percent parking tax at both Kings Island and The Beach Waterpark. No injuries were reported. On May 26, 2007, a train moving at 10mph (16km/h) hit a parked train, causing minor damage to both and injuring at least three passengers. July 4, 2008: High wire artist Rick Wallenda broke the world skywalk distance record of 1,800 feet (550m) held by his grandfather, Publishers Pick: Park of the Year (2022) Golden Ticket Award from Amusement Today, Best Amusement Park Halloween Event in USA(2021)- USA Today, Best New Amusement Park Attraction(2020)(Mystic Timbers)-USA TODAY10Best National Readers' Poll, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 20:09. A passenger sustained serious hand and leg injuries in the incident. [49][50], In 2021, Cedar Fair added an outdoor resort and RV campground near the park named Camp Cedar. On June 9, 1991, a woman was killed after she fell from the Flight Commander ride at Kings Island amusement park in Ohio. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/forums/cgi/forum1.cgi?read=179492, For reports and opinions on park/ride mishaps etc see book 245i at www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com. 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On July 4, 2017, a woman suffered major injuries and a concussion on the, On June 10, 2018, a woman was hit in the forehead by a cellphone while riding, On June 23, 2006, debris went flying during a launch on, On August 7, 1990, a boat on the White Water Canyon Rapids ride flipped over, injuring three, when one boat caught up with another near the ride's midpoint. [63][64], Area 72, formerly known as X-Base, is a themed area of Kings Island that debuted in July 2020 with the opening of Orion, a giga coaster that features a 300-foot (91m) drop. I have lived near Kings Island since it opened in 1972 and worked there as a teenager. Earlier that day, two patrons were. [38], After receiving interest from a variety of potential suitors,[38] CBS announced the sale of Paramount Parks to Cedar Fair on June 30, 2006, for approximately $1.24 billion. This was part of a network of other safari-style zoos also called Lion Country Safari. 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I-71 Open After Truck Accident Near King's Island A twin tracked wooden roller coaster designed by the late John Allen. [9] Viacom entered the picture after acquiring Paramount in 1994, paving the way for the appearance of Nickelodeon themes. On July 29, 2022, a train derailed while Guests were riding it. The victim was struck on the arm by a handgun. An antique car attraction reminiscent of the former Les Taxis ride. The area's main attractions include the Royal Fountain, a 600,000-US-gallon pool (2,300m3) capable of shooting 10,000 US gallons (38m3) of water into the air each minute,[105] and the signature Eiffel Tower, a one-third scale replica of the original which offers a view of the entire park to its guests. On September 2, 1999, a 13-year-old boy claimed that he was not properly secured in his restraints as they became loose after intentionally slipping out of them when the coaster's train was going up the lift hill. In July 2005, a woman fractured her wrist while she was on one of the bumper cars accompanied by her son. Some rides and attractions are in operation, and International Street is transformed into a winter village filled with Christmas carolers, homemade crafts, and holiday-themed refreshments and snacks. [95] 21 of the 29 cases have since been closed. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The ride was temporarily shut down and reopened after inspections verified the coaster was operating properly. 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So I can remember quite a few of the deaths that happened there. [12] Other roller coasters present on opening day in 1972 were the Bavarian Beetle, a small steel coaster brought over from Coney Island, and a new junior wooden coaster in the Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera originally named Scooby Doo. [79][103] The area's architecture and cultural themes represent Italy, Spain, Germany and Switzerland. The accident happened near King's Island. [134][135] The new ride added 3,265 feet (995m) of track bringing the park's wooden coaster total to 18,804 feet (5,731m), making it the most of any amusement park in the world. On July 5, 2022, a 6-year-old girl was pulled by lifeguards from the Coconut Cove pool where she was drowning. [113] Shaped like a large TV set, the building housed separately-themed areas that made heavy use of animatronic Hanna-Barbera characters. All riders on both trains were evacuated safely. On June 7, 1987, five people were arrested for allegedly shooting two people inside. Midway Fire Rescue said the two-vehicle accident happened at around 4 p.m. Monday at 9094 . [95] As a company Cedar Point has a strict no harassing, threatening, or inappropriate interactions policy for all guests but they haven't been holding their employees up to that same code. Kings Island On August 2, 2014, an 11-year-old boy was taken to a nearby hospital after suffering a concussion and a bloody nose on the ride. He was treated at Good Samaritan Hospital. It was reported that the altercation began as an argument inside the park before escalating outside. . She was hospitalized in critical condition, and an investigation determined that the woman managed to climb out of her lap bar while the ride was still in motion. Wallenda made history several times, performing a high-wire walk across the Tallulah Gorge, and breaking a world high-wire record by walking 1,800 feet across Kings Island. Ohio State Fair accident: Other deaths or incidents on rides, at fairs Kings Island. In this video, you will see exact locations in the Kings Island park where all the deaths and accidents have happened. There were no injuries, but witnesses claimed that the guest jumped from one of the lifts to the turnaround, which may have caused the pulleys to jump its main cable. A History Of Injury Spurs Kings Island Ride To Be Tore Down The girl that lost her feet was Kaitlyn Lassiter and that accident occurred at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom on their drop ride,Superman Tower of Power. Traffic Hazard. Includes a covered bridge, a pond, a faux gas station, and several billboards that reference past Kings Island attractions. [6] Some board members opposed relocating, including significant stockholder Charles Sawyer. His brother attempted to help but was pulled underwater several times. The Warren County Genealogical Society documented nearly 70 grave sites in the cemetery, though as of 2005[update], only 52 headstones remained. On September 4, 1911, multiple passengers suffered minor injuries after two cars collided.