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September 05, 2003
Disneyland Coaster Derails
According to CNN, Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad coaster derailed, injuring at least 11. Fox says that one person was killed, 10 were injured.
Keith, we may have to find a new hobby.
Posted by Rita at September 5, 2003 03:54 PM
Comments
Considering how many BILLIONS of people have ridden coasters safely, I think we're okay. :-)
I sometimes like to point out that more people die in traffic accidents over the Memorial Day weekend than have ever died riding roller coasters. Kinda puts the safety thing in perspective.
Posted by: Keith at September 6, 2003 11:28 AM
I know, but it sure seems like there's been a streak of them lately. Or maybe they're just being reported more.
Posted by: rita at September 7, 2003 04:18 AM
It's reported more because people want to know EVERYTHING. We're a morbid lot.
I'll still ride coasters. Always will. Might just have to leave to kids at home, though.
Posted by: Da Goddess at September 7, 2003 07:17 PM
They're like plane crashes. When one of them actually crashes, they get reported because they are a rare freak occurrence.
Posted by: Keith at September 8, 2003 08:50 AM
I think you're both right...and I don't plan to stop riding either.
I plan to live til I die.
Posted by: rita at September 8, 2003 09:30 AM