Thunder River Rapids incident at Dreamworld

[Brad2912]

Incident at Dreamworld on Gold Coast injures 1, several people trapped

October 25, 2016 2:37pm

Emergency crews are at Dreamworld.

BREAKING: ONE person has been badly injured and three others hurt after an accident at Dreamworld this afternoon.

Four ambulance crews are on scene at the theme park after an ‘industrial accident’ just after 2pm.

More to come

 

i was driving north and the M1 at Helensvale 10 mins ago and had multiple Firies, ambos & cops fly past me, now I know why 

Further unconfirmed reports of people trapped in machinery, with Rapids mentioned

[Jessicajealousy]

I have just read 1 dead, 3 injured - apparently on the BuzzSaw.

Edited October 25, 2016 by Jessicajealousy

[Brad2912]

2 minutes ago, Jessicajealousy said:

I have just read 1 dead, 3 injured - apparently on the BuzzSaw.

Where did u read that?

absolutely tragic if true. 

[Jessicajealousy]

Just now, Brad2912 said:

Where did u read that?

absolutely tragic if true. 

I know Facebook is not the most reliable source - but a lot of the people commenting are there, saying its the BuzzSaw. https://www.facebook.com/9NewsGoldCoast/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf

[Brad2912]

Omg... ??

[Jessicajealousy]

1 minute ago, Brad2912 said:

Omg... ??

How awful   
Newbie question - what is an industrial incident as opposed to a non-industrial incident?

[ashhole157]

channel seven news live pictures at the Rapids sheets appear to be covering something on the lift.

Edited October 25, 2016 by ashhole157

[Jessicajealousy]

5 minutes ago, ashhole157 said:

channel seven news live pictures at the Rapids sheets appear to be covering something on the lift.

I think you're right - Nine has reported that it is a "water ride". http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/10/25/15/48/reports-of-at-least-one-dead-in-serious-dreamworld-ride-accident

Shows how unreliable Facebook can be sometimes. I can't seem to find photos though.

[Brad2912]

Reports a boat 'slipped' on the conveyor with people being ejected and trapped underwater. 

[SuperV]

Holy crap, that's horrible. ??

Edited October 25, 2016 by SuperV

[Jessicajealousy]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/dreamworld-emergency-person-unconscious-after-incident-on-ride-police-say-20161025-gsa7ek.html

[XxMrYoshixX]

Fuck! That's horrible!

So is this the first fatal theme park accident here in Australia since the Ghost Train fire in '79? 

If this death is true - say au revoir to Dreamworld and the ride the incident occurred on (rapids or rocky hollow), since we all know the GP doesn't like going on rides that have had big accidents on them (Green Lantern is an example)

Edited October 25, 2016 by XxMrYoshixX

[Brad2912]

Radio update confirmed one deceased, potentially 2 still trapped underwater (after an hour, well we know that outcome, and another being performed cpr on

[Slick]

I really, really do hope that no one has been killed today.

[www worker 2.0]

This is an absolutely tragic accident, ambulance officers currently treating four people can not confirm if there is a death until police make comments. Raft has slipped, one person has been caught in conveyor. Currently in contact with Intamin and maintenance staff to find possible causes. Press Conference about future attractions has been pushed back.  Absolutely horrible.

 

UPDATE: One confirmed dead, possible second.

Edited October 25, 2016 by www worker 2.0

[xRazzBerryx]

7 News

UPDATE: Reports two people have died and two more seriously injured while on the Thunder River Rapids Ride at Dreamworld Australia. 
http://yhoo.it/2e5Xbt9

[westical]

Been awhile since I've ridden but there are (loose) seat belts on the rafts right?

[MaxxTheMonster]

Velcro straps basically

[DJKostya]

This is absolutely horrible for everyone involved. My condolences to the family and friends of those involved and to staff and responders who have to deal with the situation.

The incoming investigation is going to put a huge dampener on the industry. It's going to take a long time to recover from an incident such as this.

[Jessicajealousy]

This is really really upsetting

[Jay Jay The Jet Plane]

Channel 9 is saying it's Buzzsaw that the person was killed on, my thoughts are with the victims at the moment ?

[Jessicajealousy]

1 minute ago, Theme Park Ninja said:

Channel 9 is saying it's Buzzsaw that the person was killed on, my thoughts are with the victims at the moment ?

Yeah, channel 9 says buzzsaw as they show pictures of thunder river rapids!

[Slick]

Given the vision I posted above from the 7 chopper, I think we can safely assume whatever's occurred did indeed happen on the lift hill of Thunder River Rapids.

[jarvo_325]

Oh no, thats really disturbing news all round!

[Zanstabar]

Queensland Police Service are stating that they're involved in a "critical incident" and cannot confirm anything "with any certainty at the stage". Let's just hope for the best for all those involved in this incident.