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HUFFINGTON
09.22.13
Thrill Rides Gone Wrong
2011
Earlier this month at a festival in Connecticut, a swing ride left 18 people —
mostly children — injured. Despite rides being statistically very safe, the public
tends to take a closer look at these mechanical attractions after accidents like
this. Ahead, see the data on amusement park deaths over the last
decade, with a specific focus on roller coasters. — Andy McDonald
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