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Nearly two dozen visitors to Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland, were stuck on a roller coaster when it stalled Thursday.
A spokesman for Prince George’s County Fire Department said firefighters rescued all riders on board the Joker’s Jinx coaster four hours after crews arrived to rescue them.
Six Flags issued a statement about the incident:
Joker’s Jinx did not complete its regular ride cycle causing it to stop at a safe location on the track. The Prince George’s County Fire Department is onsite to assist in getting the riders safely off the ride. The safety of our guests is our highest priority and the ride will be closed for a thorough inspection before re-opening.
The ride has had this problem before when it became stuck in 2014. The rescue took hours.
Roller coasters, while thrilling, are the most dangerous rides at amusement and theme parks. Each year, roller coaster and theme park injuries account for 9,000 emergency room visits.
If an amusement park’s negligence results in an accident, whether it be a roller coaster stalling or a slip and fall accident, injury victims may be entitled to financial compensation from the amusement park owners for their suffering.
While you may not read about these types of accidents in the news everyday, injuries from roller coaster and amusement park accidents are far too common. If you or a loved one has been involved in a roller coaster or theme park catastrophe, call the Florida Roller Coaster Accident & Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton today at 866-608-5529 for a free consultation.
We will answer your phone call 24 hours a day, seven days a week or you can contact us online for a complimentary consultation.