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3 days ago
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Amusement park ride stops in mid-air leaving thrill seekers dangling in terror
Shocking footage captures an amusement park ride stopped in mid-air, leaving riders dangling high above the ground. The Sol Spin ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, suddenly malfunctioned Saturday afternoon as it was rotating 360 degrees. Video from the Citizen App showed about 20 riders stuck in mid-air, with many screaming, some swinging their legs, and others leaning sideways on one of the ride's six arms. "The safety of our guests is a top priority. Today the ride did not complete a full cycle as a safety precaution. The ride was stopped for approximately five minutes,' Knott's Berry Farm said in a statement to ABC7. The ride then reopened after 'a full safety inspection,' the statement continued. The Independent has reached out to the amusement park for more information. 'This thrilling ride is one for the brave,' Knott's Farm says of Sol Spin. It rotates riders in three directions simultaneously, according to the park's website. 'Sol Spin sends guests on a thrilling adventure over six stories high as they rotate in all directions on one of six spinning arms. Each arm rotates 360-degrees independent of one another providing a different experience every ride,' the website states. Social media users replied to videos of the harrowing incident, calling it a 'nightmare.' One X user remarked: 'Oh. Hell. No. One of my worst fears unlocked.' 'What a nightmare!' another said. Another recalled a similar incident last year, put it succinctly: 'Again.' Last November, the same ride left 22 people suspended in the air for two hours due to 'technical difficulties,' a spokesperson for the amusement park said at the time. Some riders left the thrill ride in wheelchairs while two female guests were taken to the hospital for further evaluation "out of an abundance of caution,' the spokesperson said in November. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health then inspected the ride, KTLA reported.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Amusement park ride stops in mid-air leaving thrill seekers dangling in terror
Shocking footage captures an amusement park ride stopped in mid-air, leaving riders dangling high above the ground. The Sol Spin ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, suddenly malfunctioned Saturday afternoon as it was rotating 360 degrees. Video from the Citizen App showed about 20 riders stuck in mid-air, with many screaming, some swinging their legs, and others leaning sideways on one of the ride's six arms. "The safety of our guests is a top priority. Today the ride did not complete a full cycle as a safety precaution. The ride was stopped for approximately five minutes,' Knott's Berry Farm said in a statement to ABC7. The ride then reopened after 'a full safety inspection,' the statement continued. The Independent has reached out to the amusement park for more information. 'This thrilling ride is one for the brave,' Knott's Farm says of Sol Spin. It rotates riders in three directions simultaneously, according to the park's website. 'Sol Spin sends guests on a thrilling adventure over six stories high as they rotate in all directions on one of six spinning arms. Each arm rotates 360-degrees independent of one another providing a different experience every ride,' the website states. Social media users replied to videos of the harrowing incident, calling it a 'nightmare.' One X user remarked: 'Oh. Hell. No. One of my worst fears unlocked.' 'What a nightmare!' another said. Another recalled a similar incident last year, put it succinctly: 'Again.' Last November, the same ride left 22 people suspended in the air for two hours due to 'technical difficulties,' a spokesperson for the amusement park said at the time. Some riders left the thrill ride in wheelchairs while two female guests were taken to the hospital for further evaluation "out of an abundance of caution,' the spokesperson said in November. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health then inspected the ride, KTLA reported.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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At Least 20 People Get Stuck 60 Feet in the Air After a Ride Malfunctions at Knott's Berry Farm in California
Guests got stuck on the Sol Spin ride on July 26 Numerous riders got stuck mid-air when a ride at Knott's Berry Farm malfunctioned this weekend. In a video shared on the community safety site Citizen on Saturday, July 26, at least 20 park guests can be seen stranded on the Sol Spin ride at the Buena Park, Calif., theme park. The ride, which opened in 2017, is described as a 'thrilling adventure' that spins guests 60 feet above the ground, per the park's official website. Guests must be at least 4 feet, 5 inches to ride, according to Knott's Berry Farm. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a statement to PEOPLE, a representative for Knott's Berry Farm said the ride was 'stopped for approximately five minutes." The spokesperson added that "everyone exited the ride safely" and the ride 'received a full safety inspection and reopened shortly after." The Knott's Berry Farm representative also told PEOPLE, "The safety of our guests is a top priority." This isn't the first time that the Sol Spin ride, which rotates riders in multiple directions while swinging them high above the ground, has malfunctioned recently. Back in November 2024, 22 park guests were left stuck on the ride for hours when it stopped mid-cycle. They were eventually evacuated after park officials 'followed the ride manufacturer's and Knott's emergency procedures' to safely get everyone off the ride, a spokesperson for the park told PEOPLE at the time. 'Out of an abundance of caution, two female guests were transported to the hospital for further evaluation,' the rep added. In footage taken from the 2024 rescue effort, a large crane could be seen slowly bringing officials over to the guests as they assessed the ride. Read the original article on People
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4 days ago
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At Least 20 People Get Stuck 60 Feet in the Air After a Ride Malfunctions at Knott's Berry Farm in California
Guests got stuck on the Sol Spin ride on July 26 Numerous riders got stuck mid-air when a ride at Knott's Berry Farm malfunctioned this weekend. In a video shared on the community safety site Citizen on Saturday, July 26, at least 20 park guests can be seen stranded on the Sol Spin ride at the Buena Park, Calif., theme park. The ride, which opened in 2017, is described as a 'thrilling adventure' that spins guests 60 feet above the ground, per the park's official website. Guests must be at least 4 feet, 5 inches to ride, according to Knott's Berry Farm. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a statement to PEOPLE, a representative for Knott's Berry Farm said the ride was 'stopped for approximately five minutes." The spokesperson added that "everyone exited the ride safely" and the ride 'received a full safety inspection and reopened shortly after." The Knott's Berry Farm representative also told PEOPLE, "The safety of our guests is a top priority." This isn't the first time that the Sol Spin ride, which rotates riders in multiple directions while swinging them high above the ground, has malfunctioned recently. Back in November 2024, 22 park guests were left stuck on the ride for hours when it stopped mid-cycle. They were eventually evacuated after park officials 'followed the ride manufacturer's and Knott's emergency procedures' to safely get everyone off the ride, a spokesperson for the park told PEOPLE at the time. 'Out of an abundance of caution, two female guests were transported to the hospital for further evaluation,' the rep added. In footage taken from the 2024 rescue effort, a large crane could be seen slowly bringing officials over to the guests as they assessed the ride. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
8-year-old Southern California girl killed in July 4 fireworks explosion
Celebration turned tragic when an 8-year-old girl was killed in an explosion during a "large illegal fireworks display" along a residential street in Orange County on July 4, authorities said. The deadly incident unfolded about 9:45 p.m. on a residential cul-de-sac in the 8000 block of Cornflower Circle in Buena Park, according to the Buena Park Police Department. Patrol officers were in the area when they spotted family members "frantically" carrying a child into a home, the agency said in a written statement. "Officers immediately stopped to assist and discovered a young girl suffered critical injuries, consistent with a fireworks-related explosion," the statement said. First-responders provided medical care and rushed the badly injured girl to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, officials said. Investigators determined the explosion took place during what police described as a "large illegal fireworks display" that had been placed in the street by a neighborhood resident. The fireworks "failed and began misfiring toward the residence where the child was," according to the statement. A burning projectile then struck other fireworks that were near the young victim, causing them to ignite as well. "At some point, the child had been struck, causing fatal injuries," the statement said. No other injuries were reported. The resident believed to have set off the fireworks was arrested, police said. The case would be presented to the Orange County District Attorney's Office for consideration of charges. Authorities did not release the identity of the girl killed in the explosion "out of respect for the family," the police statement added, No further details were available. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: 8-year-old Southern California girl killed in July 4 fireworks explosion
