Roller coaster passengers safely evacuated after stall in Texas

On September 29, 2026, 19 passengers were stranded on the Circuit Breaker roller coaster at the Cotaland amusement park in Texas. The ride came to a sudden halt at its highest and near-vertical point due to a technical malfunction, leaving the riders suspended in the air. Footage of the event circulated on TikTok, capturing the immediate reaction of the passengers as they realized the ride had stalled.

The park's safety systems were triggered, locking the passengers securely in their seats for approximately nine minutes before evacuation procedures began. After the ride was moved into a horizontal position, park staff assisted the passengers in exiting the coaster. The riders were then guided safely down the tracks while holding onto safety railings. Cotaland officials reported that no injuries occurred and no medical treatment was required. The park management clarified that the stoppage was a function of the attraction's safety protocols and confirmed that a second, brief service interruption occurred at the same location on Sunday.