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In 2017, KMG told the Associated Press the ride in the Ohio State Fair accident was built in the Netherlands in 1998 and is one of 48. Eleven of the rides were in the United States at the time.
The victims were reportedly thrown from a ride that appeared to malfunction at the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday. One killed, seven critically injured in ride accident at Ohio fair Skip to main content
In July 2017, the Fire Ball ride broke apart at the Ohio State Fair, resulting in one death and seven injuries. [4] Following the incident, the operator of the fair ride, Amusements of America, settled multiple lawsuits with the victims of the incident, including settlements for 1.7 million and 1.3 million dollars.
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The Ohio State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States, held in Columbus, Ohio during late July through early August. As estimated in a 2011 economic impact study conducted by Saperstein & Associates; the State Fair contributes approximately 68.5 million dollars to the state's economy. [ 3 ]
The Apollo Theater's iconic marquee at night. The Apollo Theatre is a 1913 art-deco moviehouse located in Oberlin, Ohio and maintained by Oberlin College. It is notable as one of the earliest theaters to screen "talkies" and for its use as one of Northeast Ohio's film forums. [1]
Fair officials said they no longer would have KMG rides in the wake of the 2017 accident. But a KMG ride was planned to be a part of the 2024 fair. Ohio State Fair yanks ride made by same firm ...
The Ohio State Fair kicks off Wednesday and goes through Aug. 4. Find out about hours, prices, rides, road closings and more. From rides to road closures: What to know if you go to the Ohio State Fair