What happened to the girl on Superman Tower of Power?

What happened to the girl on Superman Tower of Power?

On June 21, 2007, a 13-year-old girl was severely injured on Superman: Tower of Power when a cable snapped shortly after the ride began, striking the passengers in Section 3 of the ride. The cable became entangled around the girl’s feet during the drop, shattering her left femur and severing both feet.

What happened to the girl who got her feet cut off Six Flags?

The girl’s feet were completely amputated just below the ankle Thursday afternoon while riding the Superman Tower of Power at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville. Her feet were recovered by Six Flags staff and were sent to the hospital with her, McLean said.

What ride did the girl loose her leg?

Vicky Balch, the woman who lost one of her legs in a freak accident at Alton Towers, has married her fiancé in an ’emotional’ ceremony just six years after being involved in the life-changing crash on the theme park’s Smiler ride.

What happened Kaitlyn Lasitter?

“in this case an Amusement Park Accident at a popular theme park that resulted in a 13-year-old girl having both of her feet severed above the ankle. Kaitlyn Lasitter survived, and doctors were able to re-attach her right foot. But they could not save her left, and Kaitlyn now walks with a prosthesis.

Why did Six Flags St. Louis get rid of Superman?

In late June 2007, Six Flags St. Louis’ Superman: Tower of Power was temporarily shut down after an incident occurred at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom with their version of the ride where a 13-year-old girl had both of her feet severed when cables snapped while riding.

What happened to the Superman ride at Six Flags?

A 13-year-old girl’s feet were cut off while on the thrill ride Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Thursday in Louisville. The ride lifts passengers 177 feet straight up, then drops them at high speeds. The ride has been shut down while park officials investigate what caused the Kentucky accident.

How did Leah Washington lose her leg?

Leah and another passenger lost a leg in the crash, while boyfriend Joe’s kneecaps were smashed in the impact. A total of 16 people were hurt and at least five were seriously injured.

How many accidents have happened at Kentucky Kingdom?

Two major incidents occurred at the park that resulted in injury. The rides involved in the incidents were Starchaser (in 1994) and Superman: Tower of Power (in 2007).

Is Kentucky Kingdom a Six Flags park?

Kentucky Kingdom officially became Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom on June 5, 1998, and that season various Warner Bros. properties were introduced to the park, including DC Comics and Looney Tunes.