What actually happened
The free-fly coaster features head-over-heel flips, drops and a 120-foot lift outside the confines of the signature green and purple track.
But a FOX 29 reporter caught the coaster malfunctioning just before 1 p.m. during a test run, leaving several riders stuck upside down. Scary.
Additional Info, These Things Occur
The video taken by the reporter shows at least three park goers strapped into the ride, feet dangling above their heads with their heads precariously close to the ground below. It looks shocking.
Kristin Siebeneicher, a spokeswoman for Six Flags, told NJ.com that the riders were safely evacuated from the ride but the coaster had to be shut down for the rest of the day even though it was only open for about an hour. Siebeneicher reiterated that the ride “was running flawlessly nonstop” for the three days prior to the unveiling.”
"It's a new ride and new rides occasionally need to be tweaked," she said.
The Joker is the 14th coaster at the Six Flags Great Adventure park. The ride is still scheduled to open to general public on May 28.
Thoughts – Will You Ride The Joker?
Although it is created for people that seek little excitement, will you ride the Joker after knowing this? Yes, when in testing period these things can happen, but still they look and sound unpleasant. Let us known your thoughts below. Do you plan to ride it or let your kids ride it? Or have you already rode it, since it is in use from last Saturday.
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