‘I would have an absolute panic attack’: Riders forced to climb down Six Flags’ tallest roller coaster after it suddenly stops mid-loop

Six Flags New England just had a major roller coaster malfunction that left riders stranded mid-air, forcing them to climb down the tallest coaster in the park. The incident happened on April 24, when Superman the Ride suddenly stopped during its loop, leaving passengers stuck high above the ground. The evacuation shows guests carefully stepping down a steep section of track using a narrow maintenance walkway, which had commenters on X freaking out.

The park confirmed that all riders were safely unloaded from the coaster, with trained employees guiding them down. According to Fox News, Six Flags New England released a statement saying, “On Friday, April 24 the ride did not complete its typical cycle. Trained employees safely unloaded all guests from the ride. Our team was in constant contact with the guests, and all riders were invited to return to the park.”