How many died on the ghost train?
How many died on the ghost train?
seven people
A $1 million reward is being offered by the NSW government for new information surrounding the 1979 Ghost Train fire at Sydney’s Luna Park that killed seven people.
What caused the ghost train fire?
Three key new witnesses have come forward to support claims that the cause of the fatal 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire was arson.
What happened in Luna Park?
The aftermath of the ghost train fire at Sydney’s Luna Park, which killed six children and one man on 9 June 1979. The aftermath of the ghost train fire at Sydney’s Luna Park, which killed six children and one man on 9 June 1979.
How long was Luna Park closed after Ghost Train fire?
The case was reopened in 1987: no new findings were made, although the police investigation and coronial inquiry were criticised. The fire forced the closure of Luna Park until 1982, when it reopened under a new name and new owners.
Has anyone died Luna Park?
The ride was completely engulfed and destroyed. John Godson and his two children, Damien and Craig, and four Waverley College students; Jonathan Billings, Richard Carroll, Michael Johnson, and Seamus Rahilly were all killed.
Is Abe Saffron still alive?
September 15, 2006Abe Saffron / Date of death
How many deaths have there been at Luna Park?
John Godson and his two children, Damien and Craig, and four Waverley College students; Jonathan Billings, Richard Carroll, Michael Johnson, and Seamus Rahilly were all killed.
Where is Abe Saffron now?
Prior to his death he lived in retirement at Surry Hills, Sydney. Abe Saffron died at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney in 2006, aged 86. He was interred next to his wife, Doreen, at Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney.
Did Luna Park close after the ghost train fire?
Investigation. Luna Park was shut down immediately after the incident for a federal investigation. A coronial inquiry into the incident did not determine the cause of the fire, although it was demonstrated that the ride’s permanent wiring and attractions were not the source of ignition.