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Roller Coaster Riders Thrown to Ground, 6 Injured

Roller Coaster Riders Thrown to Ground, 6 Injured
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Friday, 15 June 2018 07:12 AM EDT

Roller coaster riders were thrown to the ground and six people have been taken to a hospital after a ride in Florida derailed, leaving some riders dangling 34 feet above the ground.

According to the Daytona Beach Fire Department's Twitter account, two riders fell to the ground from the ride at Daytona Beach Boardwalk Thursday night. It said a total of 10 riders were rescued. It said the extent of their injuries wasn't immediately known.

The Daytona Beach Police tweeted that it was assisting the fire department.

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Roller coaster riders were thrown to the ground and six people have been taken to a hospital after a ride in Florida derailed, leaving some riders dangling 34 feet above the ground.
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2018-12-15
Friday, 15 June 2018 07:12 AM
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