OSAKA: More than 60 thrill-seekers at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka got more than they bargained for on Tuesday (May 1) when the rollercoaster…
OSAKA: More than 60 thrill-seekers at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka got more than they bargained for on Tuesday (May 1) when the rollercoaster they were riding made an emergency stop, leaving them hanging in the air for up to two hours.
Two carriages from the Jurassic Park-inspired Flying Dinosaur ride came to a sudden stop after a safety mechanism was triggered at around 4.45pm, Japanese media reported.
One carriage stopped just before reaching the terminal, but the other carriage stopped at about 20-30 metres above ground on its upward track.
Theme park staff rescued the 64 stranded passengers via an aisle alongside the rollercoaster tracks. No injuries were reported.
The park operator said it has replaced the faulty motor control part that caused the incident, NHK reported on Wednesday.
