Ocean City Wipe Out Ride Strands Riders Upside Down in New Jersey as Cause Remains Unclear
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Ocean City Wipe Out Ride Strands Riders Upside Down in New Jersey as Cause Remains Unclear
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 5
Summary
Video posted Wednesday showed the Wipe Out ride at the Ocean City Boardwalk stopped mid-cycle, leaving passengers hanging upside down as bystanders gathered below.
An apparent malfunction halted the ride, but it was not immediately clear what caused it, how long riders were suspended, or whether anyone was injured.
Safety restraints appeared to hold throughout the stoppage, and social media reactions focused on relief that the harnesses worked despite the frightening scene.
Ocean City police, fire officials, the ride operator and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs were asked for comment as questions remained about the incident.