Officials rescue 30 riders trapped upside-down at Oaks Amusement Park

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- At least 30 people were trapped on a ride at Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland on the park's first day open for the season, according to Portland Fire and Rescue.

Officials at the scene say the passengers were "stuck upside down" on the AtmosFEAR ride around 3:15 p.m. The riders have since been lowered to safety from a height of 50 feet.

"The ride has been manually lowered and all riders are now being evacuated and medically evaluated," officials said.

No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the ride's stop remains unclear.

The AtmosFEAR replaced the Screaming Eagle at Oaks Park in 2020. The malfunction took place on the park's opening day for the summer 2024 season.

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