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Roller Coaster Malfunction Leaves Riders Dangling 100 Feet Up
12/21/2025
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Story summary
- Two theme parkgoers were trapped over 100 feet in the air for more than 30 minutes when the Circuit Breaker roller coaster malfunctioned.
- The ride stopped at a 90-degree angle, leaving Matthew Cantu, 24, and Nicholas Sanchez, 20, dangling.
- Circuit of the Americas said a sensor triggered delay.
- Austin-Travis County EMS evaluated one man.
- The ride is Texas’ first tilt roller coaster.
