Texas roller coaster malfunction traps 2 riders more than 100 feet in the air
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Two theme park goers were trapped more than 100 feet in the air for more than 30 minutes this week after a roller coaster broke down in Texas.
The Circuit Breaker roller coaster at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin came to an unexpected halt on the first fall, sending Matthew Cantu, 24, and Nicholas Sanchez, 20, dangling at a 90-degree angle Wednesday night. reportedreferring to a journalist representing the two men.
“For more than 30 minutes after the ride was stopped, family members reported not receiving a clear update, while witnesses said staff gave conflicting statements, including comments that the drivers were ‘not currently connected,'” the publisher said in a news release, according to People magazine. he said.
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Construction continues on Circuit Breaker, the first inclined roller coaster in Texas. (Jay Janner/Austin American Statesman via Getty Images)
“Circuit of the Americas told Fox News Digital on Saturday that a sensor triggered the driving delay. “The issue was resolved and the ride continued without incident.”
The statement continued: “As with all such entertainment events, occasional delays occur. We regret any inconvenience and are pleased that only two of the 25,000 people who boarded the train received this bravery badge.”
Circuit Breaker is Texas’ first “incline” roller coaster; This means the track is tilted 90 degrees for a nearly vertical drop while driving.
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The ride opened as a preview in October and is scheduled to officially open next year, according to KVUE-TV.
Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the incident just before 10 p.m. Wednesday and evaluated one of the men who refused medical attention, KVUE reported.
Cedar Point in Ohio opened its new Siren’s Curse roller coaster this summer. (Akron Beacon Magazine/IMAGN)
Fox News Digital has reached out to Austin-Travis County EMS for comment.
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Another inclined roller coaster in Cedar Point, Ohio, known as the Siren’s Curse, has similarly malfunctioned multiple times since it opened this summer.
