Haunted Footage on Instagram: "On September 16, 2009, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Xcelerator coaster suffered a major mechanical failure. As the train accelerated toward its 82 mph launch, the 3/4-inch steel cable suddenly snapped, whipping across the platform and sending metal fragments into the ride. Two passengers were seriously hurt: a 12-year-old boy whose leg was cut when a fragment tore through the lap bar, and a 38-year-old man who suffered severe whiplash and spinal injuries. Both were taken t

Haunted History on Instagram: "In 2009, a serious accident occurred on the Xcelerator roller coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm in California. During the high-speed launch, the ride’s hydraulic cable snapped under extreme tension, sending metal debris toward the front of the train. A 12-year-old rider sitting in the front row was struck in the leg and seriously injured, while another rider reported neck and back pain. Investigators later determined the failure was linked to maintenance and inspection