BUENA PARK, Calif. (KTLA) – Thrill-seekers at Southern California amusement park Knott’s Berry Farm were unexpectedly stuck on one of the theme park’s rides for over two hours Monday afternoon.
Video from Nexstar’s KTLA showed what appeared to be the Sol Spin, which sends riders up to six stories in the air as they rotate independently on one of six spinning arms.
“Sol Spin is a high-speed spinning ride that rotates the riders in three directions simultaneously. Riders on the freely rotating, floorless gondolas gain a real sense of being airborne while suspended and flipping above the ground,” the ride’s information page reads on the Knott’s website.
The Orange County Fire Authority confirmed that there were riders stuck, but said the incident was being handled by Knott’s.
Theme park officials provided the following statement to KTLA:
“At approximately 2:00 p.m., the Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties causing the ride to stop. We are currently working to safely evacuate guests.”
At this time, no injuries have been reported. Video from KTLA’s Sky5 helicopter showed several riders stuck in near vertical positions.
This is a developing story.
