This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at various European amusement parks, water parks, or theme parks. This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every such event, but only those that have a significant impact on the parks or park owners, or are otherwise significantly newsworthy. The term incidents refers to major accidents, injuries, deaths that occur at a European park. While these incidents were required to be reported to regulatory authorities due to where they occurred, they usually fall into one of the following categories: Caused by negligence on the part of the guest. This can be refusal to follow specific ride safety instructions, or deliberate intent to break park rules. The result of a guest's known, or unknown, health issues. Negligence on the part of the park, either by ride operator or maintenance. Act of God or a generic accident (e.g., slipping and falling), that is not a direct result of an action on anybody's part. Alton Towers, Staffordshire, England Congo River Rapids In 1999, a park employee nearly drowned after he slipped and became stuck between a raft and a turntable that powered the ride. Oblivion On 8 May 2012, a 20-year-old man entered a restricted area of the ride and walked into the tunnel. He was rescued and then arrested by the police. The ride resumed operation shortly after. Sky Ride On 30 June 2004, due to a strong gust of wind, the Sky Ride cables became caught, jamming the ride. About 80 people were on the ride, and nine people had to be rescued by being abseiled down cables. During the 2007 Scarefest season, a fire broke out in the Forbidden Valley section of the park due to a halogen lamp that damaged the roof and mechanics of the ride. The damage was repairable, but the ride had to be closed for six months before reopening midway through the 2008 season. Fortunately, nobody was harmed. The Sky Ride suffered another fire on 21 July 2009 in The Towers section of the park, due to a faulty vending machine. The fire completely destroyed the whole station. Over the following season, the station was rebuilt, and was ready for the 2010 season. Runaway Mine Train On 20 July 2006, when the train was entering the tunnel section of its course, the train split into two halves, leaving the rear