Rescue workers were able to safely get riders off the Hulk rollercoaster at Universal Studios in Florida, a spokesperson confirmed.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, a glitch on the ride stopped it right before 5 p.m. local time.
The riders were stuck on the Hulk for about 40 minutes. They were about 15 feet from the ground.
There were no injuries. The local fire department was called in to rescue them.
Orlando Florida Universal Studios riders stuck on the hulk roller coaster FD on scene pic.twitter.com/AWumGfZuAh
— russell parrish (@rgparrish1) March 24, 2015
Currently 4 people waiting to be evacuated by firefighters on #TheHulk at #UniversalOrlando http://t.co/bXlBTuln8P pic.twitter.com/soI6lKHopB
— WKMG Local 6 News (@clickorlando) March 24, 2015
They wanted a thrill, but not like this! Hulk Roller Coaster rescue at Universal Orlando. @LuParker @glenwalkerktla pic.twitter.com/FWs5lQ8t59
— Val Gratias (@valeriegratias) March 24, 2015
According to Bay News 9:
A Universal spokesperson said a minor glitch was reported on the ride, which activated its safety system as a result.
Twelve people were on the rollercoaster when it stopped.
No injuries reported.
WFTV has more: “There were about a dozen riders on the car that stalled. Firefighters used a ladder truck to reach the riders.”
The car was stopped about 50 yards away from the stop, says News4Jax.com.
An ambulance was called in out of caution.
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