Australia - Luna Park Ghost Train Fire, June 1979

[Morrisa]

What Ghost Train fire witness Les Dowd saw at Luna Park in 1979 still haunts him today

Accident or Arson?


Multiple witnesses to the deadly 1979 Ghost Train fire have come forward to reveal how they saw and heard a suspicious group of males at Luna Park or smelt kerosene, an accelerant.

But instead of following up the many leads, the NSW Police officer in charge, Detective Inspector Doug Knight, dismissed it all.

He cancelled the search for the suspects and swiftly concluded the fire was caused by an electrical fault.

 

[Morrisa]

NSW coroner receives application for fresh inquest into 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire

An application seeking a fresh inquest into the 1979 Luna Park Ghost train fire has been made to the New South Wales coroner.

 

[Loxoli]

I’ve been following this case. Caro and team have done a very impressive job. They have a very compelling argument and I hope a new inquest can find answers for the poor families.

 

[Loxoli]

$1 million reward offered over Luna Park Ghost Train fire that killed seven people

$1 million reward offered for new information.

 

[Facinatingtimes]

$1 million reward offered over Luna Park Ghost Train fire that killed seven people

$1 million reward offered for new information.

I just watched the Netflix documentary. I have mixed feelings about initial ruling of electrical fault versus the presentations in the documentary. However, a $1 million reward seems like a huge offering! They must think there is something there to further investigate?
Tragic story regardless.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

About 10.15pm on Saturday 9 June 1979, emergency services were called to Luna Park at Milsons Point, following reports of a fire inside the Ghost Train ride.

Six boys and a man were killed in the blaze.

Luna Park Fire - NSW Police Public Site

www.police.nsw.gov.au

 

[Keane]

The Netflix documentary was very good.

I have no doubt this was arson.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

MSN

Redacted NSW Police review of Luna Park Ghost Train fire handed to coroner, ahead of decision about whether a fresh inquest will be held​

The case will return to court on October 28.