Knott's Berry Farm Ride Malfunction Leaves Riders Stranded Midair

Twenty-two riders were stranded midair for over two hours on the Sol Spin ride at Knott's Berry Farm due to a technical malfunction. The ride, which features six swinging arms that rotate 360 degrees, stopped mid-cycle, leaving riders suspended at various angles. All riders were safely evacuated by 4:30 p.m., with two women taken to the hospital for precautionary evaluation. The incident required the use of a crane for repairs and resulted in some riders needing assistance to leave the scene.