Eight rescued from roller coaster at US amusement park
UPDATE @ 10.00am: All passengers have been rescued after becoming trapped on a roller coaster in the US.
The Silver Bullet ride at Frontier City in Oklahoma stopped suddenly while 100 feet in the air on Wednesday afternoon.
Seven children and one adult have since been rescued.
Despite being stranded in scorching hot heat for over an hour, there have been no reports of any injuries.
Rescue is complete at Frontier City with no injuries. 8 people were rescued from the Silver Bullet Rcoaster and will be evaluated by EMSA.
— Oklahoma City Fire (@OKCFD) June 29, 2016
EARLIER @ 8.45am: An emergency rescue is currently underway to help free eight people stuck on a roller coaster in the US.
The Silver Bullet ride at Frontier City in Oklahoma stopped suddenly while 100 feet in the air on Wednesday afternoon.
Local media are reporting 7 of the passengers stranded on the ride are children.
Emergency services are currently at the scene. There are no reports of any injuries.
8 people trapped on rollercoaster about a 100 feet off the ground at Frontier City. Crews are assessing how to safely remove them.
— Oklahoma City Fire (@OKCFD) June 29, 2016
#BREAKING: Emergency crews in Oklahoma are working to free several people trapped on a roller coaster ride. #9Today https://t.co/r42l4SSXFn
— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) June 29, 2016
Roller coaster at Frontier City is stuck. Kids are screaming for help. They don’t look to be in any danger. @OKCFOX pic.twitter.com/pTKNkG1MTA
— Scott (@SNoland10) June 29, 2016
