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Amusement park riders evacuate 205-foot-tall roller coaster
Magnum XL-200, a Cedar Point ride in Sandusky, Ohio, was once the world’s "fastest and steepest complete-circuit coaster." (Credit: Josh Lett via Storyful)
A swinging ride at an amusement park in New Hampshire malfunctioned over the weekend, leaving a dozen riders stranded mid-air.
12 guests stranded on amusement park ride
What they're saying:
The 12 guests were riding the Time Winder at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, on Sunday, Oct. 25, when the ride "experienced a power issue," according to a spokesperson for the park.
"The 12 riders who were approximately 30 feet in the air were removed by members of the Salem, NH Fire Department in conjunction with the Park’s Maintenance Team in accordance with Park procedures," the spokesman told FOX Local.
According to the Salem Fire Department, all riders were safely brought to the ground with no injuries, local news outlet WMUR reported.
Amusement park riders stuck on Time Winder
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According to the park’s website, the Time Winder is described as a "dynamic family ride" with four rotating arms, each carrying eight gondolas for up to 32 passengers.
"The hypnotic movement, with arms swinging in circular motions around horizontal axes, creates an engaging experience," the website states.
People walk the main midway at dusk at Canobie Lake Park. (Credit: Tom Herde/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride. Riders between 42 inches and 48 inches must ride with a supervising companion over 48 inches.
The spokesperson said the attraction is currently closed until further notice.
Incident follows another issue at park earlier this month
The backstory:
The Fire Department told WMUR that it was the first time in his 18-year career that Salem fire crews had been called to assist with a ride at the park.
But earlier this month, the Untamed Roller Coaster also stopped going up a hill, and the riders had to be removed. A spokesperson told WMUR the two incidents were "completely separate issues."
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The State Fire Marshal's Office told WMUR that it was working with the park to determine the cause of the malfunctions on both rides.
"We are aware of the recent incidents that led to the evacuation of guests from rides at Canobie Lake Park," the office said. "Our inspectors are working closely with the park's management team to assess what caused these malfunctions and to ensure the continued safety of all guests."
The Source: The information for this story was provided by Canobie Lake Park. WMUR contributed. This story was reported from Los Angeles.