On May 30, 1972, the Big Dipper roller coaster at Battersea Park in London suffered a catastrophic derailment during operation. A full train of riders was ascending when a section of track gave way. The wooden structure, weakened by years of rot and poor maintenance, collapsed under the weight. The front car derailed and crashed into the loading platform. 5 children—ages 8 to 13—were killed. 13 others were seriously injured. An investigation revealed shocking negligence: critical bolts had worke
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On May 30, 1972, the Big Dipper roller coaster at Battersea Park in London suffered a catastrophic derailment during operation. A full train of riders was ascending when a section of track gave way. The wooden structure, weakened by years of rot and poor maintenance, collapsed under the weight. The front car derailed and crashed into the loading platform. 5 children—ages 8 to 13—were killed. 13 others were seriously injured. An investigation revealed shocking negligence: critical bolts had worke
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