RCCGB FORUM Message Board for Members of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain to discuss club events and all things theme park related.    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Accident on Central Pier, Blackpool          RCCGB FORUM Forum Index -> Fun Fair and Travelling Ride News View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:20 pm    Post subject: Accident on Central Pier, Blackpool An arm on the Crazy Frog on Central Pier snapped off last night leaving 2 people needing hospital treatment http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/8175783.stm _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top bluea61 Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 863 Location: Portsmouth, Hants Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:31 am    Post subject: Is that the Jump and Smile? _________________ Steve RCCGB - 2355 Back to top Auntie Murial Moderator Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 677 Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight and Tilehurst, Berkshire Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:54 am    Post subject: yeah a crazy frog is another name for the jump and smile attraction. This is the first incident i have heard regarding one of these rides.   does anyone know if it is a safeco version or another manufacturer? Ian _________________ Auntie Murial - Ianto James Gulliver Plus 9 Travelling Coasters including Eurostar and Olympia Looping ! Rccgb Membership number 2089 Back to top Rogue Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 3865 Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:23 pm    Post subject: Ian, it was the Safeco version. Here's a follow up story about the accident: http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk.../Probe-into-pier-drama.5512029.jp _________________ Rachel Membership Number 2210a "Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time" Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         RCCGB FORUM Forum Index -> Fun Fair and Travelling Ride News All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum RCCGB News and Information----------------Welcome to the RCCGB members' message boardRCCGB NewsMessage Board NewsRCCGB website updatesMerchandiseAIRtime MagazineNew Members RCCGB Trips----------------UK TripsUSA TripsEurope TripsClub Trip Reports Theme Park News and Rumours----------------UK Park NewsWorldwide Park NewsFun Fair and Travelling Ride NewsPark and Ride pollsTelevision and Radio AlertsTheme Park Discounts Members' Trips----------------Trip PlanningTrip Reports Off Topic----------------Anything GoesMembers AnnouncementsFun and GamesPolls for whateverJokesWeblinksGeneral Freebies and Special Offers  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group