The thrill of roller coasters and amusement park rides is meant to bring joy, but tragedy struck in what became the darkest week in US amusement park history. Over the course of just seven days, five ...

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 ...

With news that a woman was killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags in Texas, consumers were forced to confront a very real truth: amusement park rides sometimes fail. While safety precautions are in ...

A sharp cracking noise was audible just prior to the collapse, succeeded by a resounding thud as the circular gondola, which still contained passengers, plummeted to the ground. A pendulum-style giant ...

A guest died of "multiple blunt impact injuries" after being found unresponsive on a roller coaster that opened just this spring at Universal Orlando Resort's new Epic Universe theme park, according ...

A video circulating on social media shows an amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia snapping in half, hurling riders to the ground. At least 23 people were injured Thursday after the “360 Degrees” ride ...