Key Highlights
- The Circuit Breaker roller coaster at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin unexpectedly stopped at the first drop, leaving Matthew Cantu, 24, and Nicholas Sanchez, 20, dangling at a 90-degree angle Wednesday night, KXAN-TV reported, citing a publicist representing the two men."For more than 30 minutes after the ride stopped, family members reported receiving no clear updates, while witnesses said staff provided conflicting explanations, including comments that the riders ‘weren’t strapped in currently,’" the publicist's news release said, People magazine reported.
- UNIVERSAL ORLANDO THEME PARK COASTER DEATH RULED ACCIDENTAL Construction continues on the Circuit Breaker, the first tilt roller coaster in Texas.
- (Jay Janner/The Austin American-Statesman via ) "A sensor triggered a ride delay," the Circuit of the Americas told Fox News Digital in a statement Saturday.
- "It was resolved, and the ride proceeded without incident." The statement continued, "As with all amusement attractions of this sort, delays occasionally occur.
- We regret the inconvenience and are glad that out of the 25,000 people that have ridden the coaster, only two have this badge of courage." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Circuit of The Americas (@cota_official)The Circuit Breaker is Texas’ first "tilt" roller coaster, which means the track tilts 90 degrees for a nearly vertical drop during the ride.
