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12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Amanda Hurley , as published by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incident can be found through FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, which has more details on the story. Details of the event are available from local news sources, including an account from a 12-year-old rider.
A roller coaster malfunction occurred at an amusement park on Long Island, causing a frightening experience for riders. The incident happened on a Friday night and involved a coaster becoming stuck, leaving passengers suspended sideways in the air.
Details of the event are available from local news sources, including an account from a 12-year-old rider. The source reports that the situation was intense, with riders experiencing a range of emotions.
Further information about the incident can be found through FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, which has more details on the story.
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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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