Malfunction closes Adventureland ride in Altoona, Iowa

Thirty-two people were stuck on a ride at Adventureland in Altoona for a short time this weekend, when a safety mechanism was triggered, causing the "Storm Chaser" to come to a stop. 

An Adventureland spokesperson says it happened around 11:30 Saturday morning.   

Crews tell our news partner Channel 13, WHO-TV mechanical crews lowered the ride to get riders off safely, then began to figure out what caused the malfunction.   

The ride was closed for the rest of the day Saturday.


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