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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