JACKSON – Another ride at Six Flags Great Adventure has malfunctioned, with El Toro being the newest coaster to shut down due to possible “derailment.”
According to state officials from the Department of Community Affairs, they had to shut down El Toro on June 29 to investigate why the ride randomly stopped. A video posted online shows the train at a complete stop, with the rear wheels allegedly elevated off the track.
Six Flags spokeswoman Kristin B. Fitzgerald told Jersey Shore Online that there was no derailment.
“The train’s safety systems worked as designed and the train remained on the track,” Fitzgerald said. “The safety of our guests and team members is always our highest priority. After the ride stopped before completing its cycle, all riders were returned to the station and safely exited.”
Guests exited the ride station around 4:40 p.m. and were issued front-of-the-line passes to compensate for their time. At this time, El Toro will remain closed for a full inspection.
The incident comes after a recent smoke condition outside the Justice League ride and a separate incident involving the Log Flume ride where two guests had to be taken to the hospital after one of the boats didn’t complete its cycle. One boat had been tipped upwards at an angle but didn’t overturn.
