Watch heart-stopping moment kids left dangling upside down for 15mins as ride malfunctions in front of horrified parents
THIS is the terrifying moment kids were left dangling in the air upside down for 15 minutes as a carnival ride malfunctioned and parents watched on in horror. Panicked mom Ally Metzger was at the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock with her two kids, aged 8 and 11, when the shock incident took place. […]
5 people rescued after mechanical failure in the 'Super Loops' carnival ride in Mexico
Firefighters had to rescue five people who became trapped following a mechanical failure at an amusement park ride in Mexico.The incident occurred inside "Núcleo de Feria" in Ocotlán, Jalisco. The roller coaster known as "Super Loops" was suspended upside down with five people aboard, according to the Civil Protection and Ocotlán Fire Agency, who shared images of the incident.The rescuers used a ladder truck that gave them better access to free the occupants from the ride.The occupants were rescued after 30 minutes of being suspended and received medical attention at the scene, authorities said. One of the victims was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.The Risk Management Area and Regulations Personnel closed the ride after a review.No further details were immediately known.
Line Fire flare up in San Bernardino Mountains prompts more evacuations, warnings
Nearly a month after it was reportedly intentionally started, the more than 43,000-acre Line Fire continues to prompt mandatory evacuations orders and warnings for residents in the San Bernardino Mountains. Some 1,700 firefighters continue to battle the blaze from the ground and air, with a Sunday flare up on fire lines prompting an evacuation […]
WATCH: Texas Rollercoaster Stops Mid-Ride, Stranding Passengers
What's the worst case scenario when it comes to riding rollercoasters? Well, besides anything involving bodily fluids from strangers, it would have to be ride malfunctions. Thrill-seekers at Six Flags Fiesta Texas were less-than pleased to find numerous rides out of commission, and some even shut off while people were on them!