Four feared dead in Dreamworld theme park ride chaos
October 25, 2016
Dreamworld has confirmed that at least three people have been killed (possibly four) at its theme park on the gold coast, Australia this afternoon. Witnesses have said as many as four could be dead with two jumping clear from the ride. The rise is believed to be the oldest at the park. This is a developing story.
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In a statement, Dreamworld said they were working "quickly to establish the facts around the incident and is working closely with emergency authorities and police to do this".
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The following is believed to be the ride where the deaths occurred which was promoted on the organisations facebook page only 23 hours ago
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