Video Amusement park guests forced to climb down stalled roller coaster in tense mid-ride evacuation
Video shows passengers on Superman the Ride descending a steep, elevated section of track along a narrow maintenance walkway after the coaster failed to complete its typical cycle, according to Six Flags New England officials.
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Visitors at a popular amusement park in Massachusetts were observed being rescued from the park’s most famous roller coaster in a striking video captured last week.
The individuals were riding Superman the Ride at Six Flags New England, a venue that promotes itself as the “Thrill Capital of New England,” when the attraction appeared to experience a malfunction on Friday.
Footage shows guests carefully stepping down a steep, elevated portion of the track on a confined service path.
The park stated that all riders were safely removed from the coaster, as per a declaration obtained by Western Mass News.
“On Friday, April 24, the ride did not conclude its standard run,” Six Flags New England’s statement read. “Skilled employees safely disembarked all patrons from the attraction. Our crew maintained constant communication with the patrons, and all riders were extended an invitation to return to the park.”
Passengers were seen exiting Superman the Ride along a narrow maintenance walkway after the roller coaster stopped mid-cycle on April 24, according to park officials. (@lexistp via Storyful)
The passengers seemed to be positioned high above the ground, which caused concern among online commenters.
“I would have an absolute panic attack,” one X user commented.
“Well that’s terrifying, considering I have ridden that coaster multiple times,” another user remarked.
A third commenter expressed, “You’d think they’d have better alternatives, especially if a child were stranded up there. I wouldn’t have any issue descending, though.”
Park officials said trained employees safely unloaded all guests after Superman the Ride failed to complete its typical cycle last week. (iStock)
Others expressed relief that the situation did not escalate.
“At least they weren’t suspended upside down,” an X user noted. “That would be my worst nightmare, lol.”
The park, situated in Agawam, Massachusetts, is approximately 25 miles north of Hartford, Connecticut, and 90 miles west of Boston.
The park stands as one of the largest in New England, recognized for its extensive array of thrill attractions and its Hurricane Harbor water park.
Superman the Ride has long been a signature attraction at Six Flags New England, drawing thrill-seekers since its early years, including this moment captured in 2000. (Darren McCollester/Newsmakers via Getty Images)
Six Flags New England also holds the distinction of being the oldest Six Flags location, originally opening in 1870 as Gallup’s Grove, according to the Agawam Historical Association.
For a significant portion of the 20th century, the park operated as Riverside Park and was rebranded after Six Flags acquired it in the late 1990s.
The incident occurred amidst a separate occurrence at another Six Flags park.
At Six Flags St. Louis, numerous altercations involving juveniles erupted on Saturday during the opening day festivities.
Six Flags New England features Hurricane Harbor water park as part of its expansive lineup of attractions in Agawam, Massachusetts, drawing visitors during the warmer months. (Darren McCollester/Newsmakers via Getty Images)
Officials reported that the disturbances involved up to 100 individuals and were swiftly resolved by law enforcement, according to First Alert 4.
Fox News Digital reached out to Six Flags New England for a statement.