On This Day January 7 1980 - A Fatal Accident Occurred on Disneyland’s People Mover

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Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day January 7 1980 - A Fatal Accident Occurred on Disneyland’s People Mover.

On this day January 7 1980, an 18 year old boy was crushed and killed while riding the Disneyland PeopleMover at Disneyland. The incident occurred after he attempted to jump from one moving car to another, resulting in a tragic accident that shocked park guests and staff.

The accident drew national attention and highlighted the dangers of ignoring ride safety rules at major theme parks. During the early 1980s, Disneyland was widely regarded as one of the safest family entertainment...
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