Thrillseekers were left stranded after a rollercoaster stopped in mid-air due to heavy rain.
Fifteen passengers were left dangling up to 60 metres above the ground when the popular thrill ride suddenly stopped.
The Extreme Challenge ride at E-Da Theme Park in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ground to a halt near its highest point this morning (10 Jun).
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Witnesses filmed the ride stuck at a 45-degree angle, trapping the visitors in the pouring rain while onlookers watched from below.
Riders were left suspended for around three minutes before operators safely lowered the car by sliding it back to the platform.
Some passengers were heard screaming as staff broadcast reassurances over loudspeakers.
One student on a graduation trip said he saw his “life’s highlights” flash before his eyes, but most riders stayed calm until help arrived.
Park operators attributed the incident to wet conditions making the contact surface slippery and triggering the manufacturer’s built-in safety detection system.
The ride halted automatically to protect riders.
Technicians followed standard procedures to reset the equipment and evacuate passengers, completing the process in five to six minutes.
Further inspections confirmed all systems were functioning normally once the weather had improved, as reported by Need To Know.
No one was injured and the ride resumed after safety checks, park officials said.
E-Da World stressed that visitor safety remains their top priority.
They pointed out that all rides undergo daily checks, maintenance, and safety protocols.
Additional inspections and maintenance were scheduled for the afternoon.
The Extreme Challenge is billed as the world’s only large-scale U-shaped skateboard-style ride, reaching about 60 metres at its peak with a duration of around 120 seconds.
It is located in the park’s Santorini-themed outdoor area and restricts riders to those over 140cm tall and under 90kg.
Similar stoppages have occurred at the ride in the past, including an incident in 2011 when loose change triggered a safety mechanism.
The park, in Kaohsiung’s Dashu District, remained open and reported no further issues.
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