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12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Amanda Hurley , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the event are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, which reported on the ordeal.
A roller coaster malfunction occurred at Adventureland on Long Island, causing a frightening experience for riders. The incident happened on a Friday night and resulted in passengers being stranded sideways in the air. Details of the event are available from KTVU FOX 2 News, which reported on the ordeal.
According to the news, the situation was intense, with riders experiencing a traumatic event. Further information about the malfunction and its aftermath can be found through KTVU FOX 2 News, providing a more detailed account of what happened at Adventureland.
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Category: parks Published: June 21, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A roller coaster malfunction occurred at Adventureland on Long Island, causing a frightening experience for riders. The incident happened on a Friday night and resulted in passengers being stranded…
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