Universal Studios Japan’s Roller Coaster Comes to Emergency Stop; No Passengers Injured, but Some Suspended in Midair

A roller coaster “The Flying Dinosaur” stopped in midair is seen at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
17:01 JST, December 14, 2023
Universal Studios Japan’s roller coaster “The Flying Dinosaur” came to an emergency stop on Thursday morning in Osaka, with several passengers suspended in midair. No injuries were reported.
According to the operator, passengers were guided down to the ground using an evacuation route.
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