Thirty people were left hanging upside down for more than 20 minutes after a ride malfunctioned at an Oregon amusement park in the US.
The AtmosFEAR ride at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland stopped working around 2:55 p.m. on Friday, leaving 28 riders stranded, the park said on X.
Park staff immediately initiated emergency procedures and called 911 and the ride was lowered successfully.
One Person Taken To Hospital
Portland Fire & Rescue reported that all riders were medically evaluated.
One person with pre-existing medical conditions was taken to the hospital for further evaluation as a precaution.
The other riders were released at the park by medics as they were physically and mentally fit.
Ride Will Remain Closed
The park said the emergency response plan was executed effectively during Friday’s incident.
The ride will remain closed until further notice. Oaks Park said it will work with the manufacturer and state inspectors to determine the cause of the malfunction.
