Rush Part Falls 29/05/2008 Today THORPE PARK have announced their S&S Screaming Swing, Rush will remain closed after a part fell from the 70ft ride during operation. It happened Tuesday whilst the ride was full of guests, but fortunately no one was hurt. A THORPE PARK spokesman said "All guests safely disembarked. We are investigating.�

A ride spectator caught the incident on his mobile phone, which clearly shows a large curved piece of metal fall from the top of the ride. It hit off one of the swings, and hit into the fence causing it to crack, where it finally came to rest on the paths in between Rush and Zodiac.

Incidents such as this at THORPE PARK are rare, rides go through tough and regular maintenance to combat such incidents as this. THORPE PARK also emphasize numerous times to secure loose belongings, so mobile phones and cameras aren't of risk of falling to. Slammer also remains unavailable at this time.