22 Riders Stuck on Knott's Berry Farm Thrill Ride for 2 Hours

Passengers waited 2 hours to be rescued from a ride at Knott’s Berry Farm

A ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, malfunctioned on Saturday, leaving 22 riders stranded for two hours. The HangTime ride, which opened in 2018, is a steel roller coaster that features a 96-foot drop, seven inversions and top speeds of 57 miles per hour.

The ride stopped working shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday, leaving the riders suspended in the air. Firefighters were called to the scene and used a ladder truck to rescue the riders. No one was injured.

Knott's Berry Farm has not yet released a statement about the incident

The HangTime ride was closed for the rest of the day. Knott's Berry Farm has not yet released a statement about the incident.

This is the second time in recent months that a ride at Knott's Berry Farm has malfunctioned. In May, a train on the Timber Mountain Log Ride derailed, injuring four people.

Knott's Berry Farm is a popular theme park in Southern California. It is home to over 100 rides, shows and attractions.