Eight riders rescued after Texas roller coaster malfunction leaves them stranded for hours

Published: May 30, 2026 1:44 AM • Updated: May 30, 2026 8:00 AM • Original source

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Riders were stranded nearly 100 feet in the air after a roller coaster in Texas stopped during its vertical climb. All eight passengers were rescued with no reported injuries. NBC News' Pricilla Thompson reports.