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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
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eu.usatoday.com
8 rescued from stuck roller coaster at Galveston's Pleasure Pier
Eight students were rescued after a roller coaster malfunctioned at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier on May 28, local fire officials said.
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mirror.co.uk
Riders stranded for 3 hours on roller coaster above 90-degree drop
Eight riders were safely rescued after the Iron Shark roller coaster at Galveston's Pleasure Pier in Texas stopped mid-ascent above a 90-degree drop, leaving them stranded for…
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independent.co.uk
Rollercoaster riders stuck on 100ft vertical hill for hours after malfunction
A rollercoaster in Texas malfunctioned whilst riders were 100ft in the air, leaving them stuck for hours on Thursday (28 May). Officials told local media the car was suspended 100…
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dailymail.com
Rollercoaster riders are stuck 100ft up at 90-degrees for hours
Dramatic pictures showed firefighters climbing ladders to rescue eight passengers trapped at the top of the Iron Shark rollercoaster.
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theguardian.com
Eight students rescued after being stuck at top of rollercoaster for hours in Texas
Group was unharmed after dangling for almost four hours on ride that malfunctioned at Pleasure Pier in Galveston
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nbcnews.com
Texas roller coaster malfunction leaves 8 riders stranded 100 feet in the air for hours
The riders on the Iron Shark coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier were all safely rescued.
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Rollercoaster riders suspended mid-air for hours after malfunction
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