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‘Absolutely Terrifying’— Riders Walk Down Stalled Six Flags Coaster In MA: Report
A video originally shared on TikTok and provided to Newsflare shows guests walking down a steep staircase.
AGAWAM, MA — Riders on a popular roller coaster at Six Flags New England in Agawam were forced to walk down after the ride stopped high above ground last week, according to a widely shared video of the incident.
The video, originally shared on TikTok and provided to Newsflare, shows the guests walking down after the "Superman: The Ride" coaster malfunctioned on Friday.
The video shows individuals in orange vests leading a line of riders down the steep staircase. Newsflare said many riders described the descent as "absolutely terrifying."
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You can watch the video here.
Six Flags New England said its Superman-themed ride goes 77 miles per hour, is 5,400 feet long, and has an elevation of 208 feet. The whole ride is 90 seconds long.
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The theme park told Western Mass News that the ride didn't complete its typical cycle, and trained employees safely unloaded guests from the ride.
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