BREAKING NEWS: Crash on Disney's Thunder Mountain Railroad

[Galvan]

Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride was closed indefinitely following an accident that sent three people to the hospital, authorities said Friday.

State safety inspectors were investigating a two-train collision that occurred Thursday at the ride's loading dock.

A 10-year-old boy and his parents, ages 42 and 44, were taken to a hospital for treatment of minor back and neck injuries, according to the Anaheim Fire Department.

Twenty-four people claimed injuries from the ride since mid-2001, the state reported last fall.

Thoughts and prayers for all those involved
Portions taken from CNN.COM

[Drkstarboard]

Oh yeah I heard about that. 2nd one that Disneyland had on their Big Thunder Mountain

[RagingBullFan]

http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/414

I've got a bunch of info there, so far the state and Disney aren't saying much about it....

[Timmy179]

Man, This along with Space mountain being down, Disney is having it a little rough right now

[highroller13]

I have been on that ride. It goes pretty fast, its fun. Thats too bad.

[Ilovthevu']

Gladly Disneyworld is not having the same problems, at least I think. Why is this happening at Disneyland so much. They need bumpers on the trains like they did on Rolling Thunder (going a few years back). I think the big problem is because of the switch track. If that messes up once, you have a crash.

Disney likes the two sides to coasters, but I think they should keep it one side, just so this doesn't happen again, or the bumper idea. This way the blow wouldn't be as hard if by chance it does it again. I have to add, I love this ride in Disneyworld!!!!!!!!!

[tyster22]

I've never been on Disneyland's Thunder Mountain but Disneyworld's is fun.