Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA rollercoaster in Texas, the Iron Shark at Galveston’s Pleasure Pier, malfunctioned on Thursday (28 May), leaving riders suspended 100ft in the air. The incident occurred at approximately 5:20pm local time, with middle and high school students among those stuck. Emergency services used a ladder truck to guide the stranded passengers safely off the ride. There were no immediate reports of any injuries following the malfunction. Landry's Inc., the owner of Pleasure Pier, stated that the ride would undergo a thorough inspection before being put back into service. In fullRollercoaster riders stuck on 100ft vertical hill for hours after malfunctionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Rollercoaster riders suspended mid-air for hours after malfunction
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA rollercoaster in Texas, the Iron Shark at Galveston’s Pleasure Pier, malfunctioned on Thursday (28 May), leaving riders suspended 100ft in the air. The incident occurred at approximately 5:20pm local time, with middle and high school students among those stuck. Emergency services used a ladder truck to guide the stranded passengers safely off the ride. There were no immediate reports of any injuries following the malfunction. Landry's Inc., the owner of Pleasure Pier, stated that the ride would undergo a thorough inspection before being put back into service. In fullRollercoaster riders stuck on 100ft vertical hill for hours after malfunctionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
