Ohio State Fair
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4 people still in hospital after deadly Ohio State Fair rideAn 18-year-old man was killed and seven people injured when the swinging and spinning Fire Ball ride broke apart July 26 on the state fair's midway.WorldAug 3, 2017
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‘Safety is paramount’: Regina Queen City Ex operators confident about ride safetyGiven a recent amusement ride tragedy in the U-S, the spotlight on safety is even more intense. The company behind the Queen City Ex said crews have to undergo a “lengthy inspection process”, and they also work closely with provincial ride inspectors.CanadaAug 1, 2017
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London’s Western Fair excluding Fire Ball ride after deadly incident at Ohio State FairThe midway operator of the Western Fair is pulling the Fire Ball ride in the wake of a tragedy at the Ohio State Fair.CanadaJul 28, 2017
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Canada’s amusement parks: how ride safety stacks upCanada has a far more robust inspection system for amusement parks than in the U.S., one expert says - but there is always room for improvement.CanadaJul 27, 2017
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Fire Ball ride pulled from Saskatoon Ex after deadly Ohio accidentThe Fire Ball ride has been pulled from the Saskatoon Ex after one person was killed and seven others injured in deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair.Jul 27, 2017
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Ohio State Fair to open day after Fire Ball ride broke apart, killing 1 and injuring 7 othersOfficials said the man who was killed was one of several people who were thrown to the ground when the ride malfunctioned.WorldJul 27, 2017
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K-Days closes Fire Ball ride after deadly accident at Ohio State FairThe Fire Ball ride at K-Days will be closed until further notice following a deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday.CanadaJul 27, 2017
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Ohio State Fair Fire Ball ride accident kills 1, injures 7 othersOne man was killed while seven other people were injured when a ride malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus on Wednesday.WorldJul 26, 2017
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