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Eight students rescued after being stuck at top of rollercoaster for hours in Texas

Eight students rescued after being stuck at top of rollercoaster for hours in Texas

Summary

Eight students were stuck for almost four hours on a rollercoaster stuck at the top of a tall drop in Galveston, Texas. Firefighters rescued them safely using ladders and harnesses, and all students were unharmed.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened on the Iron Shark rollercoaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas.
  • The rollercoaster stopped at the top of a steep drop, leaving eight students stranded.
  • The students were from two schools in Houston.
  • They were stuck for nearly four hours in hot weather with their feet hanging in the air.
  • Firefighters used a tall ladder and harnesses to bring the students down safely.
  • None of the students were injured, but they were checked for dehydration.
  • The rollercoaster stopped because of a malfunction that triggered an emergency stop system.
  • Ride operators and local authorities confirmed a full inspection will happen before the ride reopens.
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