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12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Amanda Hurley , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For a more detailed account of the event, including a description from a 12-year-old rider, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 9 KMSP.
A roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland, an amusement park, on a recent Friday night. The incident left passengers stranded sideways in the air, causing a terrifying ordeal for those on board. Details of the event are sparse, but it is known that the coaster came to a stop, leaving riders suspended.
Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources. For a more detailed account of the event, including a description from a 12-year-old rider, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 9 KMSP.
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Category: parks Published: June 21, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland, an amusement park, on a recent Friday night. The incident left passengers stranded sideways in the air, causing a terrifying ordeal for those on…
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