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Over 2 dozen rescued when Busch Gardens Williamsburg roller coaster unexpectedly stops

Published  June 30, 2021 4:17pm EDT
Virginia
FOX 5 DC

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Fire crews had to help 28 people off of a Busch Gardens Williamsburg roller coaster after it unexpectedly stopped Tuesday night.

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The evacuation went smoothly and no one was injured, James City County Fire Chief Ryan Ashe told the Associated Press.

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In a statement, Busch Gardens officials apologized and said safety is their top priority. The amusement park describes Griffon on its website as a floorless dive coaster with 205-foot (62-meter) drop.

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An engine, two medics, a rescue truck and a ladder truck responded, but they did not need to use the ladder truck to reach the passengers. The coaster’s train stopped at a point that was closer to the ground, Ashe said. It was not immediately clear why the coaster stopped, Ashe said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report