Ride arm collapses, 4 injured [October 11, 2025] Four people were injured when an arm carrying their cart broke off a ride at the San Nicasio Festival in Leganés, Madrid, Spain. The incident occurred on October 11 on the Mexicano XXL, consisting of several 3-person carts that bounce up and down on compressed air. According to local authorities, the four injured were taken to Severo Ochoa Hospital in stable condition. One of the injured, a bystander, said "everyone is fine, except for the bruises

Horrifying History on Instagram: "On September 16, 2009, a launch cable on the Xcelerator roller coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, snapped during operation, resulting in injuries to multiple riders. The high-speed launched coaster, known for its accelerated takeoff, experienced a catastrophic failure when the steel cable frayed and broke under tension. As the cable recoiled, it whipped backward through the passenger train, striking riders in the face and upper body. A 12-y