A group of children was trapped on a roller coaster in Amarillo, Texas, when the car became stuck in the middle of the track. Local reports said 12 children who were at the park for a year-end school party were riding the Mousetrap roller coaster when it became stuck due to weather-related conditions. Photos shared to Facebook show the firefighters and park employees used a cherry picker to reach the children. “AFD assisted Wonderland Park employees on a roller coaster rescue today. In a statement obtained by Fox News, the park's owner, Paul Borchardt, said, "Unfortunately, a combination of weather-related factors, including a high wind gust, caused the Mousetrap roller coaster to stop while mid-ride Tuesday morning.

Source: Fox News May 21, 2019 20:26 UTC