OCPD Press Release

On July 22, 2010, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Ocean City Police and Fire Departments
responded to 700 South Atlantic Avenue, for a reported structure fire. When emergency
personnel arrived at the scene they quickly determined that there was no fire and that there had actually been an amusement ride accident.

Ocean City fire and police personnel discovered that the “Tidal Wave” roller coaster
located at Trimper’s Rides (700 South Atlantic Avenue) had an apparent mechanical
problem which caused several of the persons riding on the roller coaster at the time to become injured.

Ocean City paramedics transported a total of 3 persons between the ages of 10 and 15
years old to area hospitals with what appears to be non-life threatening injuries.
The Tidal Wave roller coaster is closed at this time pending an inspection by the Maryland Department of Labor & Licensing – Amusement Park Ride Safety Inspector.