Firefighters rescue riders stranded on Texas rollercoaster

Firefighters Respond to Rollercoaster Incident at Pleasure Pier Amusement Park

A fire department response was dispatched to the Pleasure Pier amusement park in Galveston, Texas, after a rollercoaster malfunctioned and left riders stranded 30.4 metres above ground. The incident occurred on [date] at approximately [time].

According to reports, the rollercoaster car became stuck, leaving passengers suspended in mid-air. Firefighters were called to the scene to assist with the rescue efforts.

No injuries have been reported as of the time of this report. Firefighters worked to carefully free the stranded riders from their elevated position.

The cause of the malfunction is currently under investigation. The incident has prompted an ongoing response by local authorities and emergency services.

Details regarding the number of people involved in the incident are not yet available. Rescue efforts were reportedly underway at the time of this report, with firefighters working to safely release the stranded riders from their elevated position.

The Pleasure Pier amusement park has been closed temporarily as a precautionary measure while the investigation into the cause of the malfunction continues.

Source: Al Jazeera