'Gravitron' Ride Malfunctions At Pasadena Carnival
1 Person Treated For Hyperventilation At Hospital
POSTED: 9:18 am CST March 8,
2004
HOUSTON -- A scary ride grew even scarier for some Pasadena carnival-goers Sunday afternoon.
Investigators said a "Gravitron" ride, which uses a spinning force to keep people stuck to the walls, at a carnival near the intersection of Spencer and Shaver malfunctioned around 4:45 p.m. and would not stop.
The operator claimed it was a mechanical error and that the ride continued for two to three minutes longer than normal. The average ride runs for three to four minutes.One person was taken to a hospital and treated for hyperventilation.
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Investigators said a "Gravitron" ride, which uses a spinning force to keep people stuck to the walls, at a carnival near the intersection of Spencer and Shaver malfunctioned around 4:45 p.m. and would not stop.|
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