Santa’s Village Employee Seriously Injured After Falling From Amusement Ride Platform

Jefferson, New Hampshire – The New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety is investigating the circumstances that led to an employee being injured on an amusement ride at Santa’s Village theme park in Jefferson.

On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Office of the State Fire Marshal was contacted by the park regarding the incident and employee’s injuries. The initial investigation has indicated the victim, a 51-year-old man, suddenly fell off a platform while a roller coaster ride was in motion. The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Tramway and Amusement Ride Safety investigators are responding to the theme park to inspect the ride and continue the investigation into the incident.

All mechanical amusement rides within the State of New Hampshire must be inspected by the Division of Fire Safety at least once a year and registered prior to operation. Each mechanical ride that passes inspection is also given a registration decal, which must be affixed on the ride and be visible to the public.

No further information regarding Saturday’s incident is available at this time. Additional updates will be released when available.