BTMRR Derails At Disneyland - On MSNBC Now...

RMJKS05 · 09-05-2003

...Anyone have any further info on this?

**mickey** · 09-05-2003

This is from the NBC television station in LA:

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A locomotive broke loose from a train on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction Friday, injuring 11 riders, including one critically, police and hospital officials said.

Additional information wasn't immediately available, police Sgt. Rick Martinez said.

"We have one critical injury that has arrived here, and five people that are on the way," said Kim Pine, spokeswoman for the University of California Irvine Medical Center, located in Orange.

The roller coaster accident occurred at 11:20 a.m., Disneyland spokeswoman Ruthy Flores said.

Television helicopters showed a triage unit set up near the ride and one person being wheeled to an ambulance on a stretcher.

The popular attraction is built around an Old West mine train that becomes a runaway as it rolls through mountain tunnels.

Anaheim fire and police and Disneyland officials reported to the scene to investigate

**mickey** · 09-05-2003

Same information coming from all three stations in LA. I did find a picture though:

RMJKS05 · 09-05-2003

...That sucks! I hope everyone injured comes out of it o.k.

DisneyAnne · 09-05-2003

WOW!!! How awful.... pixie dust to those injured and their families...

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-05-2003

How awful. I hadn't heard about this yet, thanks for the information. I hope everyone involved recovers.

CowboyMickey · 09-05-2003

I'm sad to report that many news stations are now reporting that an adult male has died as a result of this tragic accident.

My thoughts are with all involved.

Gareth

iluvwdw · 09-05-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by CowboyMickey
I'm sad to report that many news stations are now reporting that an adult male has died as a result of this tragic accident.

My thoughts are with all involved.

Gareth

Oh my Goodness, that is aweful, just AWEFUL! My thoughts and prayers are with that family, and the families of all of those who were injured. What a terrible thing to happen on a family vacation. God Bless them ALL.........

tigger · 09-05-2003

This is just awful. My prayers are with the injured and the families.

cbeccaboo2 · 09-05-2003

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved. God Bless.

**mickey** · 09-05-2003

As a follow-up, here is some more information, along with some picture of the derailed car:

NBC 4

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A locomotive broke loose from a train on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster attraction Friday, killing a man and injuring 10 other riders, officials said.

The man died inside the ride and his body remained there for the investigation, said city spokesman John Nicoletti. No information about his identity was immediately released.

The injured ranged in ages from 9 to 47, he said. One had moderate injuries and the other cases were considered minor. Six were taken to the University of California Irvine Medical Center, two were taken to Western Medical Center and two were treated at the scene and released.

"On behalf of the entire cast of the Disneyland Resort we are shocked and saddened," said Cynthia Harris, president of Disneyland Resort.

The accident occurred inside a tunnel section of the ride, said police Sgt. Rick Martinez. What exactly happened was not known.

"At this point it appears to be a tragic accident," Martinez said.

The ride is designed to look like an old-fashion locomotive pulling cars, which can hold as many as 32 people. The ride operator is not aboard the train.

The accident was reported at 11:22 a.m., and firefighters arrived in two minutes, officials said.

ajbdk5 · 09-05-2003

I feel so terribly sad for the victims and their families.:cry:
I can't even imagine how horribly scary it all had to be for them.
I will pray for them all.

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-05-2003

I can't even imagine how those families are feeling right now. I feel so bad for them. My prayers are with the families.

mmouse67l · 09-05-2003

What a terrible tragedy. I also pray for the families.

You hear rumors about the lack of upkeep on some of these rides and then you hear stories like the early shutdown of Space Mountain because of it's condition and now this.

We don't know all of the details so maybe I am speaking out of turn, but if this was mechanical failure... I don't know I am just pretty upset about the whole thing.

LRTJS · 09-05-2003

Truly a tragic time for all who love Disney and what it stands for. It is hard to believe that someone has died. I join all my DC friends in praying for all who were affected by this horrible accident.

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RMJKS05 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW Suburban Chicago Posts: 94	BTMRR Derails At Disneyland - On MSNBC Now... ...Anyone have any further info on this? __________________ Ron & Family POR - Aug 2003, Jun 2006 Disneyland Day Guest - 1985 (2x) Poly - 1976, 1978, 1983

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	This is from the NBC television station in LA: ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A locomotive broke loose from a train on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction Friday, injuring 11 riders, including one critically, police and hospital officials said. Additional information wasn't immediately available, police Sgt. Rick Martinez said. "We have one critical injury that has arrived here, and five people that are on the way," said Kim Pine, spokeswoman for the University of California Irvine Medical Center, located in Orange. The roller coaster accident occurred at 11:20 a.m., Disneyland spokeswoman Ruthy Flores said. Television helicopters showed a triage unit set up near the ride and one person being wheeled to an ambulance on a stretcher. The popular attraction is built around an Old West mine train that becomes a runaway as it rolls through mountain tunnels. Anaheim fire and police and Disneyland officials reported to the scene to investigate __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Same information coming from all three stations in LA. I did find a picture though: Attached Images __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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RMJKS05 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW Suburban Chicago Posts: 94	Ouch... ...That sucks! I hope everyone injured comes out of it o.k. __________________ Ron & Family POR - Aug 2003, Jun 2006 Disneyland Day Guest - 1985 (2x) Poly - 1976, 1978, 1983

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DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	WOW!!! How awful.... pixie dust to those injured and their families... __________________

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,306	How awful. I hadn't heard about this yet, thanks for the information. I hope everyone involved recovers. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 240 days 23 hours 18 minutes

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CowboyMickey Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 327	I'm sad to report that many news stations are now reporting that an adult male has died as a result of this tragic accident. My thoughts are with all involved. Gareth

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	This is just awful. My prayers are with the injured and the families. __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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cbeccaboo2 Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 503	My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved. God Bless. __________________ Returning to the most wonderful place on earth in December 2007 Can't wait to see Mickey and Friends

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	As a follow-up, here is some more information, along with some picture of the derailed car: NBC 4 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- A locomotive broke loose from a train on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster attraction Friday, killing a man and injuring 10 other riders, officials said. The man died inside the ride and his body remained there for the investigation, said city spokesman John Nicoletti. No information about his identity was immediately released. The injured ranged in ages from 9 to 47, he said. One had moderate injuries and the other cases were considered minor. Six were taken to the University of California Irvine Medical Center, two were taken to Western Medical Center and two were treated at the scene and released. "On behalf of the entire cast of the Disneyland Resort we are shocked and saddened," said Cynthia Harris, president of Disneyland Resort. The accident occurred inside a tunnel section of the ride, said police Sgt. Rick Martinez. What exactly happened was not known. "At this point it appears to be a tragic accident," Martinez said. The ride is designed to look like an old-fashion locomotive pulling cars, which can hold as many as 32 people. The ride operator is not aboard the train. The accident was reported at 11:22 a.m., and firefighters arrived in two minutes, officials said. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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ajbdk5 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,326	I feel so terribly sad for the victims and their families.:cry: I can't even imagine how horribly scary it all had to be for them. I will pray for them all. __________________ ~Amy~ It's about quality, not quantity. It's about info, not popularity. POLY 1979, POLY 1983, CBR 1992, CBR 1993, CBR 1995, Grosvenor 1999, Dixie Landings 2001 Pop Century 2004, ~CBR and MVMCP Dec. 2004!~

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mmouse67l Grand Magician Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 984	What a terrible tragedy. I also pray for the families. You hear rumors about the lack of upkeep on some of these rides and then you hear stories like the early shutdown of Space Mountain because of it's condition and now this. We don't know all of the details so maybe I am speaking out of turn, but if this was mechanical failure... I don't know I am just pretty upset about the whole thing. __________________ Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,403	Truly a tragic time for all who love Disney and what it stands for. It is hard to believe that someone has died. I join all my DC friends in praying for all who were affected by this horrible accident. __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 30 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Trip what a way to give thanks!!

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