Thrill-seekers at Knott’s Berry Farm were unexpectedly stranded on a theme park ride for more than two hours Monday afternoon.
Sky5’s video showed what appears to be a Sol Spin, which flies riders six stories into the air as they spin independently on one of six rotating arms.
“Sol Spin is a high-speed spinning vehicle that spins riders in three directions simultaneously. Riders riding in a free-spinning, floorless gondola are suspended and inverted above the ground, making them feel like they are in mid-air. Get the real feel,” says the ride’s information page. Nott’s website.
A stuck rider is seen hanging in the air on the Sol Spin ride at Knott’s Berry Farm on November 18, 2024 (KTLA) A stuck rider is seen hanging on the Sol Spin ride at Knott’s Berry Farm on November 18, 2024 is being used. (KTLA)
The Orange County Fire Department confirmed that a passenger was stranded, but said the incident was being handled by Knott’s.
Theme park officials provided the following statement to KTLA.
“Around 2 p.m., the Sol Spin ride experienced a technical issue that shut down the ride. We are currently working to safely evacuate guests.”
No injuries have been reported at this time. Sky5 video showed several riders stuck in a near-vertical position.
