The riders were well within range now but were suffering minimal casualties.

Most of the deaths were due to heart attacks that riders suffered while resting.

In addition, 188 riders suffered injuries, mostly from smoke inhalation.

The rider suffered a broken leg, Wells spent a night in jail and the nation's first traffic accident was recorded.

"On three separate occasions, a rider suffered an epileptic fit during a ride," she says.

"Of course service is worsening, and riders are suffering," he said.

It was closed and removed in 2005 due to safety concerns on similar rides overseas where riders suffered serious injuries.

At each incremental jump, the riders would suffer pain.

Both riders suffered many injuries which affected their season.

Multiple riders suffered minor injuries and two were taken to the hospital.