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Knott’s Berry Farm’s Sol Spin ride suffered “technical difficulties,” leaving guests at the California theme park dangling in midair for more than two hours.

According to the park's website, the "Sol Spin" is a high-speed spinning ride that rotates the riders in three directions simultaneously. Riders on the freely rotating, ...

A person is taken out of Knott’s Berry Farm on a gurney after 22 people were stuck on the Sol Spin ride for two hours in Buena Park, CA, on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange ...

The Sol Spin ride malfunctioned at approximately 2 p.m., causing the ride to stop and trapping 22 riders mid-air, the park said in a statement to USA TODAY on Monday.

The Knott’s maintenance crew is working to determine the cause of the technical difficulties with the Sol Spin thrill ride. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 50°F.

The Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties and stopped mid-cycle on Monday, Nov. 18 with 22 riders on board, according to Knott’s Berry Farm officials. All riders were safely evacuated ...

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The Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties and stopped mid-cycle on Monday, Nov. 18 with 22 riders on board, according to Knott’s Berry Farm officials. All riders were safely evacuated ...

The Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties and stopped mid-cycle at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 with 22 riders on board, according to Knott’s Berry Farm officials.

The Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties and stopped mid-cycle on Monday, Nov. 18 with 22 riders on board, according to Knott’s Berry Farm officials. All riders were safely evacuated ...