Passengers trapped mid-air on Sea World ride as 360 degree spinning ‘Vortex’ jams leaving 13 people stuck
MORE than a dozen thrill-seekers are trapped on a Sea World ride.
The spinning Vortex ride ground to a halt mid-air at the amusement park in Australia‘s Gold Coast.
Rescue crews are working to get the 13 passengers off, with paramedics on standby.
The Vortex ride can hit speeds of 30km per hour and spins 360 degrees.
It got jammed about 30m off the ground at about 3pm local time (6am BST).
A Sea World spokesman said: “The Vortex at Sea World is currently experiencing a standard ride stoppage.
“All 13 guests on-board are safe and our team are communicating with them as we prepare to exit them from the ride.”
It comes just days after another Sea World ride malfunctioned and left passengers stranded.
Riders on the Leviathan rollercoaster became stuck when a sensor activated last Thursday.
They were helped off the ride by staff at the park.