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Incidents at LEGOLAND parks

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In May 2009, a nine-year-old girl got her hand trapped in The Log Flume in Pirate Falls. The police, ambulance and fire brigade were all called. The ride remained closed the next day as health and safety checks were done and the ride has since been
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refers to major accidents, injuries, or deaths that occur at a Legoland 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:
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On August 11, 2022, 31 people were injured with one suffering serious injuries when two carriages collided. The cause of the accident is currently being investigated.
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Caused by negligence on the part of the guest. This can be refusal to follow specific ride safety instructions, or deliberate intent to violate park rules.
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In 2019, a five-year-old boy was involved in an accessibility dispute at Ninjago: the Ride making national news. It was settled in late 2020.
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On 29 April 2007, a 21-year-old park employee was killed by a ride vehicle as she climbed over a security fence to retrieve a guest's wallet.
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In August 2016, two six-year-old girls were sexually assaulted while at the resort, leading to a police investigation over the incident.
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In 2006, a fire broke out in a storage barn onsite during the end of season fireworks on 28 October, with no injuries.
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or a generic accident (e.g. slipping and falling), that is not a direct result of an action on anybody's part.
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In September 2010, the park's large number of wasps during the season was discussed on
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In February 2014, the park cancelled a private event organised by Islamic cleric
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due to safety reasons following a backlash and threats by nationalist groups.
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Negligence on the part of the park, either by ride operator or maintenance.
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In October 2007, a fire broke out in a shed being used to store chemicals.
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This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at various
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and confirming new signage, actions and details on the website.
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The result of a guest's known, or unknown, health issues.
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Index

Legoland
theme parks
amusement parks
water parks
Act of God
Legoland Billund
Legoland Deutschland Resort
Legoland Windsor Resort
Watchdog
Anne Robinson
Haitham al-Haddad
"Legoland Employee Dies After Being Hit by Roller Coaster"
the original
"Unfall im Legoland: Verletzte nach Zusammenstoß auf Achterbahn"
"Fire at Legoland during Fireworks"
Archived
"Legoland evacuated during blaze"
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"Legoland staff ask boy in wheelchair to walk"
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"Sebby Brett .v. Merlin Entertainments Limited (Theme Park had a policy of requiring guests to prove they could walk before being allowed on rides )"
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"Wasps create an unfriendly buzz at Legoland"
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"Buzz Off Watchdog! Legoland's Wasp Problem Makes it to TV"
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"Berkshire"
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"Sex assault on girls aged 6 at Legoland"
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