‘Absolutely Terrifying’— Riders Walk Down Stalled Six Flags Coaster In MA: Report

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.

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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."

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.

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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