'Gravitron' Ride Malfunctions At Pasadena Carnival
1 Person Treated For Hyperventilation At Hospital
POSTED: Monday, March 8,
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.
Copyright 2004 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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.Copyright 2004 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A teenage daughter of a woman accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill her husband has been charged in connection with the crime, KPRC Local 2 reports.
A high school student is killed and his vehicle is stolen outside a southeast Houston apartment, KPRC Local 2 reports.
Dozens of purebred dogs will soon be up for adoption after they were removed from a Waller County home.
A man tried to lure a ninth-grade Montgomery County student into his car after she got off a school bus, KPRC Local 2 reports.
A fatal accident involving an 18-wheeler causes major problems on the East Freeway, KPRC Local 2 reports.
Nov. 20, 2009: The Army may stop building trucks in Sealy, which could have an economic fallout in Houston. Phil Archer reports.
Nov. 20, 2009: KPRC Local 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley tracks the rain.
Nov. 18, 2009: An openly gay 16-year-old says he was chased by nine classmates and severely beaten by one because of his sexuality, KPRC Local 2 reports.
November 6, 2009
KPRC Local 2 hosted the grand opening at the Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens. Viewers lined up to take pictures with KPRC Local 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley and traffic reporter Jennifer Reyna.
Email Alerts
RSS News Feeds
Mobile
Live Streams
Slideshows
Video
Search
