These Gruesome Freak Accidents Will Make You Never Want to Go to an Amusement Park Again

Colossus

In 1978, 20-year-old Carol Flores was ejected from the Colossus rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA. The ride was plummeting down a 60-foot drop when Flores was flung from her seat, which was equipped with a faulty lap bar. The incident occurred shortly after the ride had opened, exposing issues with the structural integrity of the attraction.

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