Why was the Son of the Beast closed at Kings Island?
Closure and demolitionAnother major incident occurred in May 2009 involving a non-contact head injury, and Kings Island voluntarily closed the ride two weeks later upon hearing feedback from the injured rider.
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The ride experienced its first major incident on July 9, 2006, during which a train passed over a structural track failure that severely jolted riders. Son of Beast closed for the remainder of the 2006 season while repairs were made, and Kings Island decided to replace the original trains with lighter models.