Riders Stranded on Sol Spin Ride at Knott’s Berry Farm for Over Two Hours
Incident Causes Technical Difficulties and Stalls Ride Operations
Thrill-seekers at Knott’s Berry Farm were unexpectedly stuck on one of the theme park’s rides for over two hours Monday afternoon. The incident occurred on the Sol Spin ride, which sends riders up to six stories in the air as they rotate independently on one of six spinning arms.
Sol Spin Ride Information
According to the ride’s information page on the Knott’s website, Sol Spin is a high-speed spinning ride that rotates riders in three directions simultaneously. Riders on the freely rotating, floorless gondolas gain a real sense of being airborne while suspended and flipping above the ground.
Riders Stuck for Over Two Hours
Video from Sky5 showed what appeared to be the Sol Spin ride, with several riders stuck in near vertical positions. The Orange County Fire Authority confirmed that there were riders stuck, but said the incident was being handled by Knott’s.
Park Officials’ Statement
Theme park officials provided the following statement to KTLA:
“At approximately 2:00 p.m., the Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties causing the ride to stop. We are currently working to safely evacuate guests.”
No Injuries Reported
At this time, no injuries have been reported.
Conclusion
The incident at Knott’s Berry Farm highlights the importance of ride maintenance and emergency protocols. While no injuries were reported, the incident could have potentially led to serious consequences. Theme park officials are working to evacuate the stuck riders and restore normal operations to the Sol Spin ride.
FAQs
Q: What caused the Sol Spin ride to stop?
A: The Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties, causing it to stop.
Q: How many riders were stuck on the ride?
A: The number of riders stuck on the ride is unknown at this time.
Q: Were any injuries reported?
A: No, no injuries were reported.
Q: Who is handling the situation?
A: The Orange County Fire Authority and Knott’s Berry Farm officials are handling the situation.
Q: When will the Sol Spin ride reopen?
A: The Sol Spin ride is currently closed, and a reopening time has not been announced.
