Roller coaster disaster in Stockholm : Grona Lund Park closes after fatal accident
In a horrific roller coaster accident at Grona Lund amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden, one person has died and nine others, including a child, are injured.
Multiple reports suggest that the ride partially derailed during the incident. According to local news, the amusement park has now been shut down as authorities investigate the scene.
The disaster unfolded on the park’s Jetline roller coaster, an attraction popular for its speeds of up to 90 km/h and reaching heights of 30 metres. The roller coaster, which has been a central attraction since 1988, typically draws over a million visitors every year. Immediately after the accident, emergency services, including several ambulances, fire trucks and a helicopter, rushed to Grona Lund to attend to the victims.
Fatal roller coaster derailment shuts down Grona Lund Amusement Park in Stockholm. Photo courtesy of GreatestMoom/Wikimedia Commons.
According to police sources, a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident has been initiated. Sweden’s Culture Minister Parisa Liljestrand has expressed profound sorrow over the accident and extended her thoughts to those affected and their families.
The fatal accident at the 140-year-old Grona Lund park, known for its thrilling rides and fun-filled environment, has cast a somber shadow over the usually bustling tourist attraction.