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A 38-year-old Ohio man is in critical condition after being struck by the Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island while retrieving his lost keys from a restricted area. He suffered major head trauma and was airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to ensure the ride's compliance with safety regulations.
A Kings Island employee described the distressing scene after a 38-year-old man was struck by the Banshee roller coaster while trying to retrieve dropped keys from a restricted area. The man is in critical condition, and the ride remains closed as authorities investigate. The incident underscores the importance of adhering to safety warnings at amusement parks.
A 38-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by the Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, while trying to retrieve his keys from a restricted area. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, and the park's staff managed the situation professionally. The ride was re-inspected by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and investigations are ongoing.
Kings Island is expanding its Planet Snoopy area with the addition of Camp Snoopy, featuring a new family-friendly roller coaster called Snoopy's Soap Box Racers. The coaster reaches speeds of up to 36 mph on its 672-foot track. The expansion also includes Beagle Scout Acres, a campsite-themed play area, and "Camptivities" led by the Peanuts gang. The goal is to create an immersive camp experience for families visiting the park.
Kings Island is implementing a new chaperone policy starting this weekend, requiring park-goers 15 years old and younger to be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted to or remain in the park after 4 p.m. to closing time. The new policy comes after increasing safety concerns, including during the park's opening weekend when a teenager was arrested for having a gun outside the park. Several parents are welcoming the new rules set by the park, including Brittany Davis, who has small children and will be at Kings Island this weekend.
Kings Island amusement park in Ohio is implementing a new chaperone policy for guests aged 15 and younger following an increase in "unruly and inappropriate behavior." Under the new policy, underage guests must be accompanied by someone who is at least 21 years old. The chaperone must show a valid government-issued photo ID at the park entry, and one chaperone is allowed per 10 guests. Children and teens who do not follow the rule could be asked to leave the park. The rule applies to all Kings Island ticket and season pass holders.
Kings Island amusement park is implementing a chaperone policy for guests 15 years old and younger after 4 p.m. due to an increasing number of incidents involving unruly and inappropriate behavior. One chaperone who is at least 21 years old may accompany up to 10 guests per day. Guests found without a chaperone after 4 p.m. could be forced to leave. The park hopes this policy will ensure a positive atmosphere for families and friends to gather for safe fun.