Man Escapes Roller Coaster Mid-Ride After Lap Bar Fails
TL;DR
A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. He managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just in time. The incident highlights concerns over ride safety, as Arizona does not regulate amusement park rides but requires annual inspections. The park offered a refund and took a report, but the man felt his concerns were not adequately addressed.
- Video shows man jump off roller coaster after lap bar unlocks mid-ride: 'I didn't want to die' ABC7 Chicago
- Video captures moment man says his lap bar released during a roller coaster ride CNN
- Castles N' Coasters roller coaster harness fails, customer says FOX 10 News Phoenix
- Video shows man climbing out of moving roller coaster in Arizona after lap bar unlatches NBC News
- ‘I didn’t want to die’: Man jumps out of roller coaster after lap bar unlocks WSB Atlanta
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