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12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk Amanda Hurley , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information on the incident, including a firsthand account from a 12-year-old rider, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 4 KDFW. A roller coaster malfunction occurred at an amusement park on Long Island, causing a terrifying experience for riders.
A roller coaster malfunction occurred at an amusement park on Long Island, causing a terrifying experience for riders. The incident happened on a Friday night at Adventureland.
The coaster became stuck, leaving passengers stranded in a sideways position in the air. Details of the event are limited, but it is known that the situation was intense for those involved.
For more information on the incident, including a firsthand account from a 12-year-old rider, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 4 KDFW.
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Category: parks Published: June 21, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A roller coaster malfunction occurred at an amusement park on Long Island, causing a terrifying experience for riders. The incident happened on a Friday night at Adventureland. The coaster became…
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