State authorities will investigate the train derailment at Silver Dollar City on Wednesday. The Missouri Division of Fire Safety. The amusement ride safety unit will be doing the investigation. Seven people were injured Wednesday evening when four railway cars derailed. The park reports that 160 guests were aboard the train. Missouri State Fire Marshal officials say the ride had an up-to-date operating permit. Silver Dollar City is fully cooperating with the investigation. On Thursday they issued a statement about the accident. That statement is available here..
SDC Statement
As of 12:45 p.m., October 27, Silver Dollar City confirms the following information regarding the accident that occurred yesterday evening involving the Frisco Silver Dollar City Line Steam Train.
Shortly after 6:00 p.m. CT., three of the four train cars on the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train derailed. There were approximately 160 guests on the train at the time of the accident. The train has a maximum capacity of 250 passengers.
Silver Dollar City’s on-park EMS, operations, and safety personnel responded immediately. Train passengers were triaged at the scene and then transported by bus to a parking lot, where they were evaluated by Stone County first responders before either being released, treated on location, or transported to nearby medical facilities.
Employees from Silver Dollar City’s CARE Team were deployed to the hospital last night to offer support to guests and family members. It is our understanding that five of the six guests transported to a medical facility have been released, along with the Silver Dollar City employee. It is a blessing that no-life threatening injuries have been reported.
At Silver Dollar City, the safety and well-being of our guests and team members are paramount – which is why we have detailed emergency protocols and conduct regular drills in partnership with area emergency personnel. We are grateful for the quick, thoughtful action and teamwork of all involved in the response.
At this time, our guest services team is in the process of following up with guests involved to offer additional support. We are also continuing to support the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office, which is conducting an investigation. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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