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12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
By Amanda Hurley at FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For residents of Trophy Club , the news of a stalled roller coaster at Adventureland is a sobering reminder of the risks associated with thrill rides, even if it occurred far from the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. As a community that values family-friendly entertainment, Trophy Club residents often visit local amusement parks and may be interested in the safety protocols in place at these venues. The incident at Adventureland may prompt some to wonder about the safety measures at parks closer to home, such as those in the Arlington area. Northwest ISD families who enjoy visiting amusement parks during school breaks may also be concerned about the well-being of their children on such rides. The city's own emergency services, including its police department, may take note of the response to the Adventureland incident to inform their own emergency preparedness plans.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
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