A roller coaster at the Washington State Fair malfunctioned on September 1st, leaving 18 passengers stranded mid-ride. Rescuers were forced to manually push the car, while passengers were safely secured and not in danger.
A roller coaster at the Washington State Fair malfunctioned on September 1st, leaving 18 passengers stranded mid-ride. Rescuers were forced to manually push the car along the track, while passengers were safely secured and not in danger.
The incident occurred on the Spin Out roller coaster, which is one of the fair's most popular rides. The ride malfunctioned near the top of a slope, leaving the car stuck at an angle. The passengers were unable to escape on their own, and rescuers were called to the scene.
Washington State Fair Roller Coaster Malfunction: Passengers Manually Pushed to Safety
Rescuers from the Puyallup Fire Department arrived and found the passengers safely secured in their seats. The rescuers used jacks to raise the car slightly, and then they manually pushed it along the track to a safe location.
The passengers were all safely evacuated from the car, and no injuries were reported. The fair has closed the Spin Out roller coaster for inspection and maintenance.
Washington State Fair Roller Coaster Malfunction: Passengers Manually Pushed to Safety
The incident is under investigation, and it is not yet clear what caused the malfunction. The fair has said that it is committed to safety, and that it will take all necessary steps to prevent a similar incident from happening again.
* The Spin Out roller coaster is a steel roller coaster that was built in 1998. It is one of the most popular rides at the Washington State Fair.
Washington State Fair Roller Coaster Malfunction: Passengers Manually Pushed to Safety
* The Washington State Fair is held annually in Puyallup, Washington. It is one of the largest fairs in the United States.
* The Puyallup Fire Department is a fire department that serves the city of Puyallup, Washington. The department has 11 fire stations and employs over 100 firefighters.
Washington State Fair Roller Coaster Malfunction: Passengers Manually Pushed to Safety
"We are grateful to the Puyallup Fire Department for their quick response and for safely evacuating the passengers from the roller coaster," said the fair's general manager, Kent Hojem.
"The passengers were all calm and cooperative, which made our job much easier," said Puyallup Fire Department Battalion Chief Tom Williamson.
The Spin Out roller coaster has been closed for inspection and maintenance. The fair has said that it is committed to safety, and that it will take all necessary steps to prevent a similar incident from happening again.
The incident is under investigation, and it is not yet clear what caused the malfunction.
