The famous Cobra roller coaster inside Aarhus’s Tivoli Friheden theme park has been closed indefinitely following an accident that injured four.
The two men and two women were in their early twenties, and were “…injured, but not seriously,” said park spokesman Henrik Olesen. “There are some investigations and experts working at the moment on the attraction.” The four were taken to hospital following the incident. They suffered bruises and fractures but were not seriously hurt.
The accident happened when the carriages on the ‘inverted’ coaster became disconnected and detached from the rail, forcing one of the carriages off the track, whereupon it fell to the ground.
The Cobra is in its first year and already one of the park’s most popular attractions. It comprises a 400 metre-long rail that reaches heights of more than 25 metres and speeds in excess of 70 km/h.
Aarhus is Denmark’s second city, and the Cobra rollercoaster is the first such project attempted by the Ride Tek amusement company.
yesss i agree with the man above. You need to have the information correct before you post anything.
Dear sir/madam,
I am a little worried about the accident report at the Tivoli park in Denmark.
It is NOT at Tivoli Gardens, it is at Tivoli Friheden. A completely separate and differently owned park.
I think this should be made a LOT clearer.
Justin Garvanovic
Founder – European Coaster Club