Archive · 28 May 2025
Chennai Roller Coaster Malfunction: Riders Stranded Mid-Air
A roller coaster named Topgun at an amusement park in Chennai suddenly stopped mid-air, leaving around 30 people stuck.
They were suspended approximately 50 feet in the air for about three hours.
Rescue teams, including firefighters, used specialized equipment to bring everyone down safely.
Preliminary reports suggest the ride had mechanical issues due to poor maintenance.
People criticized the park's emergency response and safety protocols.
A roller coaster at an amusement park in Chennai malfunctioned.
The incident happened around 6 p.m. on Monday evening.
Approximately 30 people were stranded on the ride.
The 'Topgun' ride stopped mid-air, nearly 50 feet above the ground.
Rescue operations, involving fire officials, police, and specialized equipment, were conducted.
- Who
- Approximately 30 people, including children and women
- What
- The 'Topgun' roller coaster malfunctioned.
- When
- Monday evening around 6 p.m.
- Where
- Chennai, at an amusement park on the East Coast Road
- Why
- Mechanical issues due to poor maintenance.
Criticism
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Emergency Preparedness
Criticism
The park's emergency response was inadequate, and there was an apparent absence of trained staff.
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- Location
- Chennai
- Ride Name
- Topgun
- People Stranded
- Approximately 30
- Height of Stoppage
- Around 50 feet
- Duration of Stranding
- Around 3 hours
- Cause
- Mechanical issues, poor maintenance
Sources
Children among 30 stuck over 50 feet above after joyride malfunctions in Chennai
Roller coaster malfunctions at Chennai amusement park; 30 trapped people rescued after three hours
Technical glitch leaves 36 people stranded on roller coaster at Chennai amusement park
Screams of thrill to cries for help: How poor maintenance on roller coaster left 30 stranded in Chennai
