BOWIE, Md (WMAL/AP) — Twenty riders are stuck in mid-air on the Joker’s Jinx roller coaster at Six Flags America. No one is reported as being injured. Prince George’s County Fire is working to free the riders. According to the Associated Press, two dozen passengers became stuck on the same ride in August 2014.
Joker’s Jinx is stalled in a safe position. All riders safe. Continuing efforts with PGCounty Fire.
— Six Flags America (@SixFlagsDC) April 13, 2017
PGFD confirming @SixFlagsDC Jokers Jinx has stalled ride with 24 riders on-board. Developing plan of action Tech Rescue/High Angle Team
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) April 13, 2017
Video Update from @SixFlagsDC pic.twitter.com/t1cbwLcidk
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) April 13, 2017
PGFD video from scene at @SixFlagsDC High Angle Rescue. Everybody is doing good on board stalled car. Rescues starting. pic.twitter.com/aStBHoeMAf
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) April 13, 2017
The plan is to remove children first. The first adult and 2 children are in the safety of our bucket and being prepared to be lowered PGFD pic.twitter.com/NFcSdZa4BV
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) April 13, 2017
2 ladder towers working PGFD District Heights & @AACoFD Waugh Chapel. 7 total riders down now. All OK @SixFlagsDCpic.twitter.com/e6CZVPLAro
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) April 14, 2017
Numbers U/D We have confirmed with @SixFlagsDC that there were 20 people on board the ride. We have brought 10 down to safety. All OK #PGFD
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) April 14, 2017
