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The 'forgotten' rollercoaster disaster of Battersea funfair

Duration: 03:38Views: 27.5KLikes: 459Date Created: Apr, 2022

Channel: BBC London

Category: News & Politics

Tags: newsbbclondonfunfairtragedy1972rollercoasterwandsworthbatterseaparkcrashdisaster

Description: 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. Video by Anna O'Neill and Jamie Moreland Subscribe here: bit.ly/2Gd18gB Check out BBC London: bbc.co.uk/london Instagram: instagram.com/bbclondon Facebook: facebook.com/bbclondon Twitter: twitter.com/bbclondonnews

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