The ‘forgotten’ rollercoaster disaster of Battersea funfair
In May 1972 five children were killed when the Big Dipper in Battersea Park crashed. …
On 30 May 1972 the Big Dipper at Battersea Park in south-west London crashed, killing five children and injuring 13 others.
Almost 50 years later, survivors say the tragedy has been forgotten and are calling for a permanent memorial at the site of the ride.
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