Fatal accident in amusement park: roller coaster derailed in Sweden

Fatal accident in amusement park: roller coaster derailed in Sweden

A dead and 14 injured in a roller coaster accident in Sweden

A terrible misfortune occurred on Sunday in the "Gröna Lund" amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. If a roller coaster car crashed from several meters, one person died and 14 others were injured. The park is the oldest and one of the most popular amusement parks in Sweden and attracts over a million visitors every year.

According to the park's operator, the accident occurred when a car of the roller coaster "Jetline" derailed and got stuck. As a result, people fell out of the car and others were caught. Rescue workers were on site to save those enclosed. The police said that seven children and adults were treated in clinics because of their injuries. A total of 14 people were injured. No further information was announced for the fatalities.

The roller coaster "Jetline" in the "Gröna Lund" reaches speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour on a 800 meter long and up to 30 meter high route. It was opened in 1988.

A reporter of the broadcaster SVT, who happened to be on site, reported: "The car came off the rails and crashed. It was people in it." The spokeswoman for the park, Annika Troselius, said shocked about the incident and emphasized that this should not have happened. The park was cleared to make the work easier for the rescue workers. A helicopter was also used for the rescue work.

The park "Gröna Lund" was founded in 1883 by a German and is one of the oldest and most popular amusement parks in Sweden. In addition to rides, he also houses theater and stages on which world -famous artists such as Abba, Bob Marley and Lady Gaga have already performed. In 1985 the park was partially destroyed by a major fire, but soon rebuilt.

This tragic misfortune has deeply shaken both the operators and the visitors to the park. The authorities will now examine the cause of the accident to find out what led to this terrible incident.