Swedish theme park collapse injures 18

PrincessArky · 07-15-2008, 03:12 PM

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- A theme park ride collapsed Tuesday in a city in western Sweden, injuring at least 18 people, officials said.

Two people were seriously hurt when the Rainbow ride collapsed at the Liseberg theme park in Goteborg, SOS Alarm rescue service spokeswoman Monica Grandin said.

She said the numbers were still not definitive, but initial information that 40 people had been injured was incorrect.

Around 25 ambulances were sent to the scene, she said. The ride was full when the accident occurred, Grandin said.

"Of course it is children who go on these rides, but I can't say how many" of the injured were children, she said.

The Liseberg manager on duty, Peter Andersson, said it appeared the accident was caused by a malfunctioned ball bearing.

"As far as I know it is a ball bearing that has slipped out of its holding," he said.

Andersson said the attraction had been through a security checkup in the spring when no faults were discovered.

The Rainbow is a spinning arm with a seating compartment on one end.

Liseberg is a popular tourist destination in Sweden and the biggest fun fair park in the Nordic region, with more than 30 different rides.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe....ap/index.html

freeby4me · 07-15-2008, 03:27 PM

Oh how sad, I sure hope everyone is OK.

dv8grl · 07-15-2008, 08:43 PM

Anyone speak swedish? This is the theme parks website

http://www.liseberg.se/

Pressinformation 2008-07-15, kl 23:19

Olycka i Rainbow

Klockan 17.37 idag tisdag den 15 juli inträffade en olycka i Lisebergs åkattraktion Rainbow.

Rainbow är en attraktion där passagerarna sitter i en soffa.
Soffan cirkulerar i horisontalläge runt en axel men har av okänd anledning rubbats ur sitt läge vilket fick till följd att soffans ena sida slog i marken.
Attraktionen rymmer 36 passagerare och var vid olyckstillfället fullastad.

19 personer har fått behandling på sjukhus. Enligt Sahlgrenskas pressjour ådrog sig tre av dem frakturer och betraktas därmed som allvarligt skadade.
Övriga behandlas för lindriga skador och beräknas få lämna sjukhuset under tisdag kväll eller senast onsdag morgon.

Polisen har upprättat journummer dit anhöriga kan vända sig: 031-739 39 12 eller 031-739 39 13.

Området runt Rainbow stängdes av i samband med räddningsarbetet.
Polisens tekniker inleder redan ikväll en undersökning av attraktionen.

07-15-2008, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
PrincessArky Have a great day Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: At this point just trying to win anything again lol Posts: 21,850 iTrader: (11) Thanks: 842 Thanked 744 Times in 521 Posts	Swedish theme park collapse injures 18 STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- A theme park ride collapsed Tuesday in a city in western Sweden, injuring at least 18 people, officials said. Two people were seriously hurt when the Rainbow ride collapsed at the Liseberg theme park in Goteborg, SOS Alarm rescue service spokeswoman Monica Grandin said. She said the numbers were still not definitive, but initial information that 40 people had been injured was incorrect. Around 25 ambulances were sent to the scene, she said. The ride was full when the accident occurred, Grandin said. "Of course it is children who go on these rides, but I can't say how many" of the injured were children, she said. The Liseberg manager on duty, Peter Andersson, said it appeared the accident was caused by a malfunctioned ball bearing. "As far as I know it is a ball bearing that has slipped out of its holding," he said. Andersson said the attraction had been through a security checkup in the spring when no faults were discovered. The Rainbow is a spinning arm with a seating compartment on one end. Liseberg is a popular tourist destination in Sweden and the biggest fun fair park in the Nordic region, with more than 30 different rides. http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe....ap/index.html __________________ Ya can't hide redneck might as well be proud-Tracy Lawrence

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07-15-2008, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
freeby4me No, I just dont like you Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,039 iTrader: (23) Thanks: 515 Thanked 765 Times in 387 Posts	Oh how sad, I sure hope everyone is OK.

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dv8grl Navy Veteran Against War! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 5,789 iTrader: (46) Thanks: 985 Thanked 566 Times in 316 Posts	Anyone speak swedish? This is the theme parks website http://www.liseberg.se/ Pressinformation 2008-07-15, kl 23:19 Olycka i Rainbow Klockan 17.37 idag tisdag den 15 juli inträffade en olycka i Lisebergs åkattraktion Rainbow. Rainbow är en attraktion där passagerarna sitter i en soffa. Soffan cirkulerar i horisontalläge runt en axel men har av okänd anledning rubbats ur sitt läge vilket fick till följd att soffans ena sida slog i marken. Attraktionen rymmer 36 passagerare och var vid olyckstillfället fullastad. 19 personer har fått behandling på sjukhus. Enligt Sahlgrenskas pressjour ådrog sig tre av dem frakturer och betraktas därmed som allvarligt skadade. Övriga behandlas för lindriga skador och beräknas få lämna sjukhuset under tisdag kväll eller senast onsdag morgon. Polisen har upprättat journummer dit anhöriga kan vända sig: 031-739 39 12 eller 031-739 39 13. Området runt Rainbow stängdes av i samband med räddningsarbetet. Polisens tekniker inleder redan ikväll en undersökning av attraktionen.