A mounting bracket supporting brakes on the track of Valleyfair's Wild Thing roller coaster malfunctioned Sunday, damaging two cars, including one that separated from the train, park officials said Thursday as an investigation continued.
The incident sent 15 people to local area hospitals.
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Brake Bracket Failed on VF's Wild Thing
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Give it a few weeks.
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Just look at Kingda Ka, that's open, and I bet Wild Thing will be open and runnnig fine by July.
Its a part for a ride, chances are they can just order another one and install it within a few days, and then get everything running again.
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Well, the vehicle is going to have to go through repair, right?
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No, I'm sure they'll just reconnect it with the train...and hope it doesn't happen again...
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damaging two cars, You didnt read that part? you cannot just reconnect 2 damaged cars and say everything is good! they will need repair
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The park may have additional cars in storage at the park.
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Compared to Kingda Ka, Morgan is an American company. Aren't they in Kansas? So, it should take lesser time to fix.
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Apparently you don't understand sarcasm. Obviously they will need to be repaired and recertified by the state of Minnesota. And I believe Morgan is located in California. Top 5 wood-5-Goliath 4-Ravine Flyer II 3-Phoenix 2-Voyage 1-El Toro
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Like someone said, the park probably has additional trains. They'll order a new brake bracket, put on the new cars or train, test it for a day, and open. (The long way to say what was already said numerous times)
Wild Thing has 3 Trains, only one was damaged.
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Its a little different when a ride malfunctions and PEOPLE GET HURT...... then theres usually a prolonged investigation.
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Which in this case nobody died, so an investigation shouldnt be more than a few weeks. Maint. could easily get cars in storage on the track once the ride reopens, doing their minimum amount of cycles in under two days. They most likely ordered another bracket already, that isnt hard to install (under 1 day). Then theyll get it recertified by the state. Seems like a lot of things, but i have no doubt that this coaster wont be closed for more than three weeks max.
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If I am not Mistaken MN does not Regulate Amusement Rides at all. They do not need any certification from the State. The State of MN or any other Government Agency is not doing an investigation. CF hired a company to do an investigation.
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