News: Disney Bags Another One

Rock Coaster

Pretty tragic.  I think this is the 3rd of 4th death on a Disney ride this year.  Then again that may be typical? 

From WESH.COM:

Boy Dies After Riding Roller Coaster At Disney-MGM

ORLANDO, Fla. — A 12-year-old boy died after riding a roller coaster at Disney-MGM Studios on Thursday.

Disney officials said the boy was transported by ambulance to Celebration Hospital at about 11:30 after riding the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster, WESH 2 News reported.

Michael Russell died at the hospital, officials said.

Russell and his family were visiting from Fort Campbell, Ky., which is about 45 miles northwest of Nashville, Tenn.
 
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  1. katiiis — On 6-29-2006 at 3:15 pm

    Do you suppose that people with health issues go for one last hurrah at ‘the happiest place on earth’ and that’s it for them. Or people are just too dumb to read the signs that say do not board if you have any health or heart problems are pregnant or are shorter than this line…

  2. Aaron — On 6-29-2006 at 3:52 pm

    I think this was probably just a freak occurance. It’s pretty sad, the kid’s father was in the seat next to him. Horrible.

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