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Fatal water ride accident at Drayton Manor

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Owen Ralph
By Owen RalphMay 10, 2017 1 min read
Owen Ralph
Feature writer Owen Ralph has covered theme parks and attractions for over 20 years for publications including blooloop, Park World, World’s Fair, Interpark, Kirmes Revue and Park International. He has also served on boards/committees with IAAPA and the TEA. He grew up just 30 minutes from Blackpool (no coincidence?)
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An 11-year old girl has diedafter falling from a rapids ride at Drayton Manor.

Evha Jannath was riding the Splash Canyon attraction during a school trip to the English amusement park near Tamworth, Staffordshire.

Drayton Manor was closed today as a mark or respect to the family, as was the girl's school in Leicester. A Health and Safety Executive investigation has begun.

Drayton Manor: Evha Jannath named as ride death girl - BBC News

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Owen Ralph
Owen Ralph
Feature writer Owen Ralph has covered theme parks and attractions for over 20 years for publications including blooloop, Park World, World’s Fair, Interpark, Kirmes Revue and Park International. He has also served on boards/committees with IAAPA and the TEA. He grew up just 30 minutes from Blackpool (no coincidence?)
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