Overview
- Riders were manually lowered after the Vertigo halted roughly 100 feet in the air, and no injuries were reported.
- State labor officials said all riders were brought down in five to ten minutes, but other reporting put the wait at about 45 minutes.
- Inspectors on site observed the manual lowering, cleared the ride to resume the same day, and cited extensive pre-opening checks.
- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture said the safety system functioned as intended, bringing the ride to a controlled stop.
- Family Attractions Amusement Co. offered a complimentary ride to those stuck, as videos of the stall drew wide attention on social media.