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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ted Thornhill

So are theme park rides really safe? Experts weigh in

Industry data suggests the odds of being seriously injured on a fixed-site U.S. theme park ride are about 1 in 15.5 million rides taken - (Universal Orlando)

Public concern over theme park ride safety has increased following the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who was pronounced dead in the hospital after riding Universal Orlando Resort's Stardust Racers coaster on September 17.

The 32-year-old died from "multiple blunt impact injuries,” according to the medical examiner for the Orlando area.

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