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  Worker dies at Lake Compounce  
  Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT
6/13/01

Wilfred Martinez a 23-year-old employee at Lake compounce died during testing of Boulder Dash this morning when he was struck by the train.

Click here to read the story from the Hartford Courant

 
 
  Six Flags Magic Mountian Construction Update  
 
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, CA
6/09/01

Construction on X is progressing nicely. The final support for the lift hill has been added. The station frame work continues to go up. Lots more X track has arrived at the park. Walls are up for the construction of the 4th attraction. Déjà Vu still has not started testing, however Psyclone has started testing and should reopen soon.

Click here to see the update.

 
 
  Number of riders report injuries on Indiana Jones Adventure ride.  
  Disneyland, Anahiem, California
6/09/01

313 people claim to have been injuried while riding Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland in the last three years. The ride simulates a rough jeep ride through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, the roughness has reportedly caused numerous back and neck injuries.
Click
here to read the store from the Associated Press.

 
 
  Women Dies while riding Goliath  
  Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California
6/03/01

A 28-year-old women died after a brain aneurysm on one of Six Flags Magic Mountains newst and most popular roller coasters, Goliath.
Click
here to read the store from the Associated Press.

 
 
  Boomerang coaster gets stuck  
  Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, California
6/03/01

The Boomerang coaster at Knott's Berry Farm come to a rest in the middle of the ride. Passangers were stuck for about 10 minutes before they were removed from the ride.
Click
here to read the store from the Orange County Register.

 
 
  Two people injured on Boomerang
  Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Texas
6/03/01

Two people suffer minor injuries at Six Flags Fiesta Texas while riding the Boomerang coaster. The two received scratches and bruises after they were jerked back and fourth on the ride. Boomerang was shut down to investigate the cause.

 
 

 

 

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