The Tree Top Twister Disaster | The INFAMOUS Death of Gemma Savage

[@ItsJustLisa]

It sounds like Gemma suffered traumatic brain injury or a potential internal near-decapitation. What an awful way to die. The fact that the medical examiner called it death by misadventure instead of holding the park and the ride responsible is even worse. Gemma didn’t go and do something stupid like climb over a safety fence on a cliff for a better picture, she was on a ride that was supposed to be regulated. Her family has every right to be angry.

[@peterf.229]

most likely a severe concussion due to whiplash . the worst grade of a concussion has blood vessels rupture after severe force shears then as the brain bounces around inside the skull. idk what the autopsy report says . she could have died from a skull fracture ( basal or maybe another type) if her head hit something hard. this is all speculation on my part.

[@ItsJustLisa]

@@peterf.229, aren’t severe concussions a form of traumatic brain injury too? That was why I was calling it that. I mean, anything that causes the brain to be knocked around inside the skull is a form of brain injury, isn’t it?

[@poisonxcherry]

@@ItsJustLisafrom my knowledge, yes it’s a TBI (traumatic brain injury) - source, EMT

[@Dan-di9jd]

I understand that a rollercoaster is supposed to be fun, but the truth is that at the end of the day it's something that is going very fast and very dangerously. One should understand that everything has risks and while you're at the mercy of just blind luck, the fact is when you sit in a roller coaster, you must understand that it is something going very fast, and potentially deadly.

[@silverstream91ify]

@@Dan-di9jd Sure, but this was a very clear and preventable error, and what these people are trained and PAID to prevent. This was not a freak accident. It was negligence.

[@KittyMeow1993]

The snoring Gemma’s boyfriend heard was a sign if “agonal breathing”. It is likely she suffered such a traumatic brain injury that she was going into cardiac arrest and being deprived of oxygen. RIP Gemma. 😢💔

[@damianluther7191]

rad!

[@whensomethingcriesagain]

Or it could be that thing with some kinds of head injury where it isn't breathing, it's you trying to swallow your tongue

[@timothywait9457]

KittyMeow correct

[@socks458]

So her life was worth under $200,000 in fines. That’s not even a months profit. Disgusting.

[@EndGameEnt]

So true.And even a billion pales compared to the gift of life. These are all tragedies. 😢

[@peterf.229]

insurance company lloyd’s of london usually says how much a life is worth and publish averages . after covid haven’t looked it up , but for the old ( retired or close to it) and the young ( at school) they aren’t worth as much as working age people due to earnings potential . end results are that the monetary value of a life is lower than that fine unless you are a corporate executive .

[@disagree_bunny]

I fully agree. But then again, no amount of fines would equal her life's worth...

[@marcushull12]

Yes true but it`s not like the family get it, who does get it is my question ? and all the other fines dished out ?

[@babyylexiee4642]

@@peterf.229this was wayyyy before Covid homie 💀. That has absolutely nothing to do with why it was that amount, it was that amount because they weren’t found responsible even though they were. If Gemma wouldn’t have been ruled “ misadventure “ insurance would’ve had to pay more. 😊

[@ashepalmer3320]

I just wanna say that I appreciate your music choice for your videos. It's not weird and spooky or unnecessarily dramatic or inappropriately upbeat. It's respectful just as your narration is.

[@Straswa]

Agreed, I especially like the opening theme.

[@godzillamonsterultraxz4770]

​@@StraswaI've always felt like the piano was the most respectful instrument along with the harp

[@breannastrickland2393]

Yes! Well said!

[@NIX5s]

It’s weird how every amusement park accident the operator just wasn’t trained properly every time… 🤔

[@michaelpatten315]

Easy way for the amusement park to assign blame

[@R.Oates7902]

​@@michaelpatten315 True

[@GodBlessGodBless1227]

You’d think somebody would catch on and start training employees properly, but…guess not.

[@AliothAncalagon]

Proper training, competent operators and motivated workers in general are expensive. Killing people in such accidents apparently isn't.

[@tea4nihilists]

that's def not what happens every time, even tho it is common.

[@NatureLover-62]

The very fact that the coroner ruled Gemma’s death as a “misadventure” doesn’t come even close to which how she died. A misadventure creates a narrative that an accident taking place leads you to infer that the victim was somehow involved due to an error whilst climbing, surfing, or some other outdoor adventure or activity. Gemma died due to negligence, not a GD “misadventure” as she was simply riding on a theme park structure. The other resulting fines and punishments are a clear indication that Gemma’s life, and safety, wasn’t THE top priority of the park owners. Gemma’s death was caused by blatant negligence, ignorance and pure greed!!! RIP Gemma Savage 💔

[@peterf.229]

i’m not a UK coroner , but I’ve read about and seen other cases and what I think death by misadventure means might be wrong it was often ruled in cases like this, it has two meanings . no crime occurred and no liability existed .

[@ElizabethT45]

Misadventure is when you're drunk and fall off your roof. That's not what this was.

[@onelittlelamb4030]

Pretty much agree, this is why I will never ride amusement rides in the UK… They lost their reputation that’s for sure… I don’t see how anyone rides rides in the UK…

[@roxannepearls901]

How could just sitting in a ride that was assumably certified as safe possibly be considered misadventure! She was just sat there and did nothing to bring about any of this tragedy. May her family find some kind of peace but if this was my child I don’t know how that could ever be possible.

[@PetalPalmer]

This is such a such a sad case and it could have been avoided. It's so unfortunate what happened to Gemma and I'm glad the boy who fell off years later on survived, though it shows the park clearly haven't learned from their error before. Thank you for shedding light on this story, love the quality of your videos!

[@maddiekat2038]

So very sad her boyfriend had to see her dying and hear her agonal breathing.. :( disasters like this one and many others could be avoided if they took training their young operators more seriously. I watch almost all your videos but will still ride rollar coasters 😅 my heart goes out to the families though, stuff like this should never happen.

[@jessecaalvarez-kuykendall7071]

If anyone I loved presented agonal breathing, I don't think I would be able to keep my composure or be helpful in any way. My first thought when he mentioned the snoring was "Oh no, I know what means. I'd lose it right there." Of course, he did specify that he was dazed, but still. People who display that after a traumatic event are not likely to survive and that's immediately where my mind would go. So horrific.

[@maddiekat2038]

@@jessecaalvarez-kuykendall7071 it’s a horrifying sound to hear in person, especially out of a loved one 😔 very distinct and scary, I knew as soon as he said snoring too.. probably a good thing he was a bit out of it :( heartbreaking

[@SusanBryantInsomniacBookworm]

@@maddiekat2038 I've been unfortunate enough to be present at two deaths when a patient in hospital; that breathing haunts me. I'm so sorry if you have heard that from a loved one. Sending gentle thoughts.

[@jessecaalvarez-kuykendall7071]

@@SusanBryantInsomniacBookworm Yeah, a little bit with my Mom, but it was quiet because she was so weak. It was awful. :/ But to hear it suddenly from an otherwise healthy person being in an accident must be horrifying in a more visceral and different way.

[@SusanBryantInsomniacBookworm]

@@jessecaalvarez-kuykendall7071 I'm so sorry for the loss of your mum, honey. Sending love.

[@seabassdarapper]

@2:51 I like how you say "the outer seats are designed for taller passengers" while showing a picture of the opposite. They couldn't even get it right for marketing 🤦‍♂️

[@RindaJane]

I noticed that too

[@charliekezza]

"snoring sounds" is never a good sign it's agonal breathing. The person is not getting enough oxygen and is probably very close to death.

[@gemmrebecca]

I mean no disrespect against this story or any story but I find your narration soothing and makes me sleepy! You are a great story teller 🥰 keep up your hard work!

[@chiinowu9274]

I always see this ride when the carnival comes around every year here in Australia, I’ve always refused to go on it one because I’m scared of roller coasters somewhat and two people always complained about it hurting their neck and back because of the jolting, now I’m even more scared to go on it.. Rest in piece Gemma 🕊️

[@narelle-creative-arts]

We don’t like your work - WE LOVE IT!! Well done on another tragic yet respectful video Rest in Eternal Peace Gemma💕💐

[@Straswa]

What an awful tragedy, RIP Gemma and condolences to her family and loved ones.

[@alexdavies3132]

Earned a sub. Been watching this channel for while. Your work deserves more recognition. Great videos, factual, informative, great visual references, fantastic commentary and respect for the victims. RIP Gemma :(

[@notaskirt7210]

And no one went to jail? That’s insane

[@peterf.229]

who do you arrest for a death by misadventure and what do you charge them with ?

[@damianluther7191]

it's the uk what do you expect your all pathetic if your not a royal

[@toriplayssg]

It’s an injury law not criminal. No one would go to jail. Its a question of how much they have to pay for the families pain and suffering and the loss of Gemma’s future

[@reachandler3655]

Thankyou for the amazing job you do, your videos are well researched and presented with compassion.

[@briannamottola]

She was absolutely beautiful.. as somebody that is terrified of roller coasters and amusement park rides This sounds like an absolute nightmare... may she rest in the sweetest peace 🙏🏾🩷

[@donnafredericks2865]

This is just so so sad. My sympathy 💐

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

agreed

[@Sarah-ty5ev]

Rest in peace Gemma. It’s so nice that she was going to school to study science to help others.

[@nowimfollowingu3925]

You’re one of my favourite channels, thanks as always for a great video

[@lindseycurry8321]

This is an hour from me. I was in comprehensive school in 2001 and our end of year trip was stopped because of this accident. So tragic bless her.

[@jlfrench3667]

I am so sorry towards Gemma and her loved ones… Had the park operators and ride handlers did what they were supposed to do, this would not have happened. And the family should’ve gotten their own autopsy completed and that would’ve definitely yielded appropriate justice for Gemma. May the Lord hold her close in paradise. ❤

[@BostonShovinstuff]

*Crisp high five* from across the pond bud . Great video as always

[@R.Oates7902]

There was a ride just like this one called the Wild Mouse or Crazy Mouse, something like that. I only rode it once because I thought I was going to fall down off of it, until this mechanism caught at the last second. Never again!

[@Shag471]

You said there was a block error detecting a car in front of them but there wasn’t one. It was simply an error. But then you said after the operator manually released the block it caused her car to forcibly smash into the one in front of them. Then it happened again. And then collided with a third car at high velocity. So, I guess I’m confused at how it collided with a car in front of here when you said there wasn’t one, and also how it could collide with a THIRD car, which is physically impossible. I’ve watched this video 3 times and still can’t figure out how this happened. I’ve operated a few large coasters at parks so I know how these things work.

[@lesliecano4963]

I’m glad I didn’t know about these kinds of stories when I was going to amusement parks as a kid. But then again, I was one of those kids who thought I was invincible, so it probably wouldn’t have mattered.

[@peterf.229]

when I was a kid i almost got killed by an amusement ride caravan for a county fair along the PA turnpike . it jack knifed on a tunnel about a mile behind us after we had passed it . the trailer wobbled like crazy , as an aside my vertigo kept me away but without it i’d probably have loved bigger coasters 🤣

[@spiritoftheforest6204]

Most children think they ate invincible, unfortunately.

[@delilahboa]

1 hour training to operate machinery involving people’s lives…..I used to make cereal boxes and such like, I had to train for 3 YEARS to learn to operate the machinery…..boggles the mind…..great channel ❤

[@michellemoon530]

Gemma’s memorial stone is next to my grandads at Swinton ( south Yorks)churchyard

[@emmel4fun]

Is it just a memorial stone or is she buried there?

[@michellemoon530]

@@emmel4fun her ashes are buried there

[@jessicawhite2900]

Just discovered your channel now I'm on a binge!! Great work on the videos and great researching!

[@SpicyGhoulette]

Just discovered your channel and was surprised to see Lightwater Valley popping up for this video. Growing up in the north east it was the closest theme park so we always ended up there with family, friends and school trips. We would ride the rat and the ultimate repeatedly! Such a shame to hear of this tragic accident there. It wasn’t the best theme park but we always had as much fun as kids who wished we were at Alton towers could have.

[@simoneamorino4888]

That’s sad story, r.i.p. Gemma! Ps: I really love your channel, could you make a video about Caleb Schwab and the Verruckt disaster? Thanks.

[@roxannepearls901]

What happened to that little boy is just too horrific for me to watch a video about it.

[@CharCharYT24]

Love your vids! Thanks for posting! Will you be covering the Titan Sub?

[@bubzilla6137]

That's crazy... Such simple steps to prevent it- literally just push a button. Why is training always a factor, usually a huge factor, sometimes the main factor, when a tragedy occurs on a theme park ride?

[@thehappysimpleton]

Love it; you did it again, Mr Disasterthon.

[@TonyAyala14]

There's a ride very similar to this at Busch Gardens in Tampa called the Sand Serpent, it's design is similar to this one as it starts at a high altitude and zigzags it's way down and as you reach each corner, it violently jerks you into the next descending row as you work your way down, very scary. So sad for what happened to Gemma, poor young girl, my heart goes out to her family.

[@Gold--]

i have been on that ride myself! it does jerk really violentyl!

[@Mike-gv8zh]

One hour of training! I feel that a state certified class should be mandatory for all ride operators

[@matthewc.419]

I remember " lightwater valley " from a child .....i often visited The death slide was mad ..... They didnt have a right lot , grass carts and stuffs I remember the RAT RIDE and the super looper ....too

[@RindaJane]

Heartbreaking 💔 Rest in Peace Gemma 🙏

[@Pandagurl218]

This ride was also known as the mouse trap, I experienced the same incident as a young child. I remember it getting stuck then hitting the car in front of us as pulling in to exit. The whiplash was hard enough to know my front tooth out completely! Luckily it was a minor tooth and it grew back after a year or two.

[@erikalynn1981]

What is with these amusement parks not training employees the right way?

[@cherl2289]

It's alllll the time too!

[@nekonomicon2983]

Too lazy

[@technomage6736]

Low wage low skilled employees.

[@annamay1051]

Thank you for great work! 🥰

[@sinistersalem1983]

Why am I watching these when I have to go to work tomorrow which my job happens to be at an amusement park

[@driftwoodkj1481]

This must be a popular ride design, as I’ve seen this ride many times. I’ve even been one two like this in theme parks in the UK. I have to admit, I’ve seen so many of these amusement park ride death videos, I don’t like going on rides now, unless they are ones going around a track on the ground. The number of times I’ve seen really young employees operating these rides, start the ride and then stand chatting to another member of staff, not watching to see if there are any problems. If I was a staff member, I would be watching all the time, as I wouldn’t want anyone to get hurt. At that time these people are really under your care, and it’s up to that staff member to keep them safe at all times. These tragedies should and could be avoided. Unfortunately it all comes down to greed by the companies who own them.

[@TinkSalsa]

I'm confused how the block break triggering was an error if her car crashing into the one infront of it makes it obvious they were in the same block?

[@user-jt1jv8vl9r]

I always assumed the phrase 'death by misadventure' related to the individuals own errors causing death, not a 3rd party cauising a death.

[@d.paulgilfillan533]

please stay safe and love always! Thanks from Canada!

[@sophiaisabelle01]

Gemma Savage had so much to live for in her life. It's too unfortunate to see her life taken away too soon. Rest in Peace to her. My deep condolences to her family and friends.

[@lyedavide]

It is unbelievable that ride operators, theme park owners and ride manufacturers, even when found guilty of negligence or improper operation of their rides, are not made to pay compensation to victims for injuries or wrongful death. The laws regarding such accidents need to be changed to protect riders.

[@Deadsea_1993]

I've found that when these accidents happen outside of United States that the victim's loved ones are screwed pretty much. Ridiculous laws are in places like Europe where the park's owners and managers get away with a slap on the wrist. There was another story about an Icelandic child that died on a Rollercoaster in Spain. The people there got away with a slap on the wrist too. This ruling was a sham. How was it misadventure if she was seated properly and following the rules ? She wasn't standing up or buckling/unbuckiling her restraints constantly for extra thrills. She wasn't trespassing in an off limits zone of the park, etc.

[@yland6003]

I have operated roller coasters. Gemma would still be alive if operators were trained correctly. The sound of the first crash should’ve told the operator to E stop, and the mode switch by maintenance should’ve alerted the operators to stop. It’s worth mentioning that the “wild mouse” coaster design actually has a grim track record for safety. This type of ride is notorious for whiplash, ejections, and head + neck injuries. Since the cars rotate 360° it’s impossible to test the ride under every possible loading condition. Do you think they tested the coaster for every combination of passenger weights in different seats, every dip from different positions, and the effect of rotation through the dips ALL TOGETHER?? No they didn’t, they took an average but this ride swings outside of its expectations regularly. One of its main selling points is that it is a fairly inexpensive coaster to buy so…. Condolences to the family, this is still so upsetting because it was completely preventable. 💐

[@arkbien9303]

I've seen a lot of injury and death reports that involve this type of coaster and I'm surprised that this type hasn't been banned yet 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@EchosOfWhiterun_5555DocOfStyle]

The *theme parks* should test the *rides* like the *Automotive People* test cars - with *Crash Test Dummies* of different weights/sizes to see how people are on the *rides* and what or *IF* the *Safety belts/harnesses* will need to changed. Maybe then, it would *Prevent Disasters* like this from happening to somebody else's family!!! ~ JonseyG 👲😥

[@gem4616]

Rip 💔😭 Absolutely devastating

[@josiahabnerCEC]

You should make a video about the 2018 Duck Boat Sinking in Branson, Missouri

[@OfficialRyanx]

One of my Y6 classes was off to Lightwater Valley the week after this. The park has since shut down and rebranded itself as a setting for younger children. Many of the previous rides are not there anymore.

[@whofandb]

Medical examiner was either incompetent, bribed, or both to say "death by misadventure." That sets a dangerous precedent that the park or any park have no responsibility to maintain safety and cannot be made to pay for deaths they caused. M.E. should have been fired and his license taken.

[@EchosOfWhiterun_5555DocOfStyle]

To me, *Misadventure* sounds like *Gemma* did it to herself, but that's *NOT* the case at all. She was on a ride and *believed* that other people would take care of her - which ended up being a *FALSE HOPE* due to her death, the operators did not do. Then, they make it sound like *SHE* had been the one that caused her own death, and her family doesn't even get *compensated* for it? It's like the *Family* got stuck in a *tragedy* twice over!!! It's stories just like *THIS* that make me so *GLAD* that I don't go on the *rides* anymore, which is a very *SAD* state of mind!!! ~ JonseyG 👲😥

[@Deadsea_1993]

How was it misadventure if she was seated properly and following the rules ? She wasn't standing up or buckling/unbuckiling her restraints constantly for extra thrills. She wasn't trespassing in an off limits zone of the park, etc.

[@ak3p0]

So close to 200,000 subs! ❤🎉

[@janmcguire5268]

Heartbreaking! A simple E-stop would have prevented her death, in spite of the faulty wiring. The park should have been found liable for her death. To call it a misadventure was an insult to her memory.

[@SarahJayne2603]

I remember seeing both of the accidents involving this ride on the news when I was a child. Still awful to this day 😢

[@McRambleOn]

Would be interesting to hear abt some cases in other countries, just to compare what regulation/penalty is like in Japan or Brazil or France or Mexico, Germany, South Korea or Russia… maybe intl/foreign language speaking viewers could help translate news articles for you… or ensure the Google translate version of them is correct? Thanks for the high quality, thoughtful, well narrated & too notch content. Thanks a lot, Cheers! @disasterthontruehorror

[@tarasherman2714]

It's crazy to me when I think 2001 is 20 years ago lol. 😅 RIP Gemma.

[@Hey_Jamie]

2:52 the way people are meant to be seated that you’re describing is literally the opposite of what they used for their promo photo wtf haha

[@jennyn5692]

I noticed that too!

[@petersrightbut8297]

Starts at 3:24

[@jasmine0354]

How tragic ! 😢

[@grtlover]

The punishment did not fit the crime in this horrific case. Everyone involved got away with murder, straight away...

[@peterf.229]

no they didn’t. it didn’t fit the UK’s version of manslaughter

[@grtlover]

@peterf.229 I'm sure. But I don't have to agree that it was right and proper, considering the bloody outcome, mate.

[@rebeccabriggs9452]

Can genuinely say that the ride operator didn't. He might not have gone to jail or been fired but he still couldn't work that job ever again. The guilt he felt over that poor girl caused him to quit because he was so scared of anything like that happening again

[@jdwatson8482]

I’m heartbroken for her family

[@grantl9833]

I remember this day. I was in the park the day it happened. Absolutely horrific 😪

[@WhiteRoseYorkshire]

I'm a safety inspector at Lightwater Valley. Things like this would never happen if everyone was properly trained.

[@marigoldbells9581]

It sounds like this is what happened on the Smiler ride?

[@rebeccabriggs9452]

Pretty sure this is the incident my mom's partners' coworker was involved in. Essentially the button pressed was meant to do one thing and it did another leading to the ride malfunctioning. The man involved quit after a short while because he felt too guilty and responsible even after the verdict came back that it wasn't fully his fault. From what I heard he never forgave himself for that young girls death and the role he played in it. Places with rides like this really need to be on top of their training for all staff using the attractions. It's never ever just one life that's destroyed when someone is injured or dies like this.

[@Chihayamoon]

Oh that poor little boy . Am happy the little boy live . So only one get hurt

[@EchosOfWhiterun_5555DocOfStyle]

Actually, *Gemma* didn't just get *HURT,* but she actually *DIED* and that is *VERY DIFFERENT* than just stubbing a toe!!! ~ JonseyG 👲😥

[@Seek1878]

Scary

[@staceythompson54]

I was stuck on this when I was a little, luckily without injury. How awful.

[@darklovelyquinn]

Even on the picture of one of the cars or cart you can see the contrast between the boy rider and girl next to him smh.

[@rachelheaton3698]

I was at the park when the happened. We were there with Brownies and Guides. I was only 9 and remember us being moved away from that area of the park and leaving early. I believe it got renamed to just Twister, I took a few kids on it in 2012 when I worked at a holiday club and it was BRUTAL. Plus The Ultimate sucked, giving me awful bruises. I wont go to Lightwater valley anymore. The rides just dont feel safe.

[@nekonomicon2983]

Yeah you really don't hear about this kinds of incidents unless you dig around.

[@lizlilliman3644]

We went on this ride 1 week before this. I asked about the seatbelt and was told it was upto me to wear it if i wanted. I did wear it and felt it odd that it wasnt a mandatory thing

[@EchosOfWhiterun_5555DocOfStyle]

If I had heard that from an employee, I would not have been on that ride. I would have said thanks, but no thanks!!! ~ JonseyG 👲

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

The Misadventure verdict was a disgrace.

[@KangElla1666]

I live near light water valley. I've actually never been on that ride because my friend said it looked like a 'rickidy death trap'.

[@scottysmediaproductions]

Just another case of the legal system getting it horribly wrong!

[@shelbyregisterrn108]

This was not death by misadventure but pure negligence on the parks part! Fk that medical examiner!!

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

Sorry if I'm a bit thick... BUT it's just a tiny bit confusing... If it was a fault, and there was NO car in front of hers, then... um... how did she died when her car hit the one "ahead" of hers??? Look, it all comes down to basics... THE FIRST STEP in dealing with a fault on a roller coaster (or any such ride) SHOULD BE the E-stop... period. Something goes wrong, and you STOP the friggin' ride. Most of them last a minute or two... three TOPS... so just stop and circulate (P.A. system/speakers/whatever) apologies for the inconvenience... beg a little understanding and then be ALL about clearing the "fault"... whatever it is, FIX IT... THEN you can go forward with returning carriages and trains to the platform, and iron out how to re-start... EVEN let the riders who were "denied" get a free pass to the next round. It's ONLY going to take a revolution more for those "stuck in line" to get their turns... JUST try to be fair and impartial, the best you can... AND if the ride has to close down "indefinitely" or for the day... some kind of bric-a-brac treats or novelties will usually smooth things with the riders... They'd all MUCH RATHER survive to return or ride later than get mangled hopeless or killed on the ride anyways. This ain't that damnably difficult. SH*T HAPPENS... everywhere... AND most of us in the adult world can handle the concept... forgive and there'll be a next time. ....AND in case there are rides where the E-stop shouldn't be the FIRST thing to do, maybe they shouldn't be considered "safe" to begin with. If you can't stop at will, then YOU ARE NOT IN CONTROL!!! PERIOD... I've ridden my motorcycle with that understanding SOLIDLY in my head for more than 30 years, and through more than a dozen countries and more than a million miles. I'm still in damn good shape for my age. The bike is still in good shape, and it's still FUN AS HELL TO RIDE! Maybe I'm a bit "old school", and I'm glad the theme parks are making progress in tangible fashions... BUT I think I'll stand by my principle on this one... ;o)

[@ViviCaligo]

I went on one of those rides so many times as a child (it was called magic mouse at my local one) don't recall it having a seatbelt at the time just the lap bar but I was young and man that thing never felt close to safe.

[@onelittlelamb4030]

To me one hour of training on an amusement ride and not knowing how to hit an emergency stop button is criminal negligent homicidehomicide in and of itself I think equal to murder. No way would I ever have an amusement park with rides where people have been trained for only one hour… I would see this as an incredibly dangerous responsibility and would take all necessary safety precautions that I could possibly do… One hour training is outrageous and that’s an understatement…

[@NikkiDeJonge]

I feel so awful & heartbroken 💔 for this family. I am not..I repeat NOT a "rides" preson..and, know this is different. But I have a disabilitie & wear leg braces..so, some rides I just can't go on. But they're not for me..I feel so sorry for this family 😢😢 💔 💧

[@jenniferhorstmann2279]

On a happier note, I think The Sewer Rat is the best ride name I’ve ever heard. Poor Gemma should’ve ridden it instead.

[@tessajones9393]

One hour of training?! They all seem to only have that when these stories are being told. People who make sandwiches get more training 💔

[@swim4scofield]

I agree with Gemma’s mother - the fines levied were not nearly enough considering someone died

[@JohntheLNERP2]

I come from a family that has worked in the fairground business for decades I've on the exact same type of ride as the Tree Top Twister or the Mouse as we refer to it as anyways I used to ride on the Mouse quite a lot as kid and never once did it feel dangerous primarily because the exact one I rid on was owned operated and maintained by professionals who knew what they doing as they had grown up in the fairground business like me so this story is unnerving for me

[@murraymclean9072]

Misadventure, it's so very sad that through no fault of her own young Gemma's life was take leaving her family and friends searching for answers only to be told, it was misadventure..no justice just misadventure..

[@harleyv1969]

RIP Gemma 🙏🙏🙏

[@MDPofficial69]

I used to live near where she is from. Rip ❤️

[@darkestgray0]

Low key, the Tree Top Twister looks like so much fun. This could be any of us, just wanting a nice, carefree day with friends and family until unforeseen tragedy strikes. It's such a shame.

[@mrali5196]

Sometimes the people operating the rides are so young, almost school leavers. They don't have the capacity to think in emergencies.

[@niaram]

wait this confused me. did the third train hit their train? it’s not completely clear

[@tessajones9393]

This algorithm is freaking me out

[@CyberKat04]

This is a case of negligence all around

[@cliodhnamalone7493]

is this theme park still open

[@andyh9030]

Tragic 😢 R.i.p

[@vercingetorixwulf9298]

The claim was the car was stopped because a car in front was there but it wasn't but then it was ..... I'm lost ......