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This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at various independently-owned amusement parks, water parks or theme parks. Theme park is the generic term for a collection of rides and other Entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a large group See List of waterparks (for a list of all waterparks in the world A waterpark is an Amusement park that features waterplay areas such Theme park is the generic term for a collection of rides and other Entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a large group This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every such event, but only those that have a significant impact on the parks or park operations, or are otherwise significantly newsworthy.

The term incidents refers to major accidents, injuries, or deaths that occur at an independently-owned park. While these incidents were required to be reported to regulatory authorities due to where they occurred, they usually fall into one of the following categories:

Coney Island

Main article: Coney Island

Polar Express

Expoland

Main article: Expoland

Fujin Raijin II

Hersheypark

Main article: Hersheypark

Holiday World

Main article: Holiday World

The Raven

The Wave

Kennywood

Main article: Kennywood

The Whip

Knoebels

Main article: Knoebels

Scenic Skyway

Speed Slide

Magic Springs and Crystal Falls

Old No. Magic Springs and Crystal Falls is an Amusement park and Water park located in Hot Springs Arkansas, about 50 miles 2 Logging Co. Log Flume

Twist and Shout

X-Coaster

Old Indiana Fun Park

Main article: Old Indiana Fun Park

Playland

Main article: Playland (New York)

Dragon Coaster

Mind Scrambler

The Whip

Ye Old Mill

Guest altercations

Siam Park

Main article: Siam Park

Flume ride

Water slide

Water Park of America

Main article: Water Park of America

Water Works Park

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