Sea World theme park thrill-seekers stranded in hot sun as two rollercoasters break down on Gold Coast
Thrill-seekers have been stranded in the hot sun as two rollercoaster stopped mid-ride at a Gold Coast theme park.
Two rides at Sea World are reported to have stopped working mid-ride, leaving people stuck as temperatures in Queensland’s southeast soared on Thursday afternoon.
Video of the incident shows people stuck on the rides while witnesses watched on helplessly.
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One patron told 7NEWS they waited up to an hour to get on a ride before being told to leave as the ride was not operational.
Sea World has been contacted for comment.
Originally published on 7NEWS
