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12 Injured in Kentucky Amusement Park Ride Accident

Authorities say at least 12 people were injured when a swing ride at an amusement park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, tipped over. The Daily News reports emergency officials were dispatched to Beech Bend Amusement Park around 6 p.m. on July …

Major Florida Theme Parks Report 13 Injuries in First Quarter

Six ride-related injuries have occurred at Walt Disney World during the first three months of 2015, and seven were reported at Universal. The major theme-parks released their quarterly injury reports to Florida as part of an agreement with the state. …

South Dakota Bill Calls for Amusement Ride Regulation

The president of the Thunder Road attractions is behind a bill to further regulate amusement rides in South Dakota. Organization president and Republican Sen. Al Novstrup of Aberdeen co-sponsored the measure. The South Dakota Commerce Committee voted 6-1 to pass …