A rollercoaster at Movie World on the Gold Coast became stuck with people on board this afternoon.
The stoppage occurred when a scarf became entangled around the train wheel of the DC Rivals HyperCoaster.
A spokesperson said a highly-trained ride operator identified the loose item and used their ride control system to safely stop the ride on the lift hill as a precaution.
“The ride operator and the ride’s safety systems have done what they are trained and designed to do, and all the guests on-board are safe with the ride vehicle stopped in a designated zone,” the spokesperson said.
“Our team are in the process of exiting these guests down the lift hill which is a process we regularly train for and simply requires the guests to walk down the stairs to the load station.
“Due to the height of the lift hill, we will provide a harness for the guests.
“The safety and wellbeing of our guests is our highest priority and the ride will be operational following the completion of the removal of the loose item.
“We understand ride stoppages can be frustrating for guests and it is for reasons such as these why loose items are not permitted to be taken on-board rides and attractions and we encourage guests to follow all instructions of our operators.”
