The 200ft ride is described as the ‘tallest, longest and fastest in the Southern Hemisphere’ and stopped just as it was about to reach one of the highest points of the track. Thrillseekers found themselves stuck at the top of one of the tallest rollercoasters in the world for several hours after a scarf became [...]
Action stunt doubles are the professionals most exposed to accidents in the film industry. A paradigmatic example of this danger is David Holmes, Harry Potter’s stunt double in the eight films of the saga. This specialist, who replaced Daniel Radcliffe in risky scenes, was paralyzed for life after an accident. David Holmes had been Harry [...]
Singer Marisa Monte's show that was scheduled to take place on Saturday night in Niterói was canceled due to bad weather. The stage where the artist was to perform collapsed. "Adverse and atypical weather conditions, including very strong winds and a lightning storm, caused the collapse of the structure of the stage set up on [...]
A production company has been fined after a stunt performer was injured during the filming of Fast and Furious 9: The Fast Saga. Joe Watts, from Surrey, sustained life-changing injuries after he fell approximately 25 feet at Warner Bros. studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire on 22 July 2019. He had been filming a fight scene for [...]
Jonathan Goodwin, a stuntman and contestant on “America’s Got Talent,” reportedly filed a lawsuit against NBC for their alleged failure to implement industry safety standards, which allegedly led to Goodwin’s gruesome injuries. Goodwin alleges NBC cut corners on safety, allegedly leading to his near-death accident, according to TMZ. In the lawsuit, Goodwin reportedly claims NBC [...]
An entertainment company has been fined £16,000 after an investigation into a worker's death. Russell Bowry, 52, from Lower Stondon in Bedfordshire, fell 9.5m (31ft) at the Cardington Hangar Studios near Bedford in March 2018. The rigger was working for ELP Broadcast and Events, who pleaded guilty to breaching safety guidelines. The company was also [...]
National Theatre Director Attila Vidnyánszky submitted his resignation to Minister of Culture and Innovation János Csák today, following an accident during a performance at the theatre in which two actors were gravely injured. The director will continue to fulfil his duties related to the leadership of the theatre until the investigation regarding the accident is [...]
BEIJING - At least 8 people were injured as a roller coaster collision occurred at Happy Valley Shenzhen on Friday, a popular theme park destination. According to Shenzhen’s Emergency Management Bureau, the collision between two roller coaster vehicles happened at the theme park at around 6.27 pm on Friday and the injured individuals have been [...]
Renowned British actor and comedian Stephen Fry has been hospitalised after falling off a stage at an AI and tech festival in London. The incident occurred during his speech at the CogX Festival, held at the O2 Arena in Greenwich. Fry, 66, was exiting the stage when he tumbled two meters to the floor, sustaining [...]
Are theme park rides safe? What you should know if you're worried about accidents. Whenever there's a serious theme park accident, it gets widespread attention and the quiet voice in some people's minds gets a little louder: What if something goes wrong when I ride? It's highly unlikely. By and large, theme park attractions are [...]
