A mechanical failure on the “Circuit Breakers” inclined rollercoaster left two passengers stranded more than 30 meters high, at a 90-degree angle, for almost an hour at an amusement park in Austin, Texas, local media reported.

Matthew Cantu, 24, and Nicholas Sanchez, 20, was left dangling Wednesday night when the ride soared to about 130 feet and stopped abruptly before beginning the main drop, leaving them facing the void. Rescue after 911 call. According to the young men's publicist, the passengers were left hanging for 36 minutes before a family member called 911. Emergency services arrived about ten minutes later and were able to free them without any reported serious injuries. Cantu experienced dizziness consistent with blood pooling, while Sanchez experienced numbness in one leg, according to KXAN reports. Complaints about lack of information: Family members and witnesses reported that they received no clear updates about what happened for more than half an hour. They also noted that park staff offered conflicting explanations, including accounts of an alleged problem with the harnesses.

The park attributes the incident to a sensor

A spokesperson for the Circuit of the Americas complex indicated that the incident was due to a sensor on the ride, which caused an operational delay. “It was resolved and the ride continued without incident,” they said in a statement, while downplaying the event.

“Circuit Breakers” is Texas’s first banked roller coaster. Opened for testing in October, it pulls riders up a vertical drop before releasing them at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Its official opening is scheduled for next year.