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travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Thanksgiving Nightmare: Riders Trapped Vertically on Universal Orlando Rollercoaster for Over an Hour

Riders on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster at Universal Studios in Orlando were stuck in a vertical position for nearly an hour on Thanksgiving night. The Orlando Fire Department confirmed that there were no injuries and the Orlando Police Department initiated the emergency call. The steel coaster features a 167-foot-tall vertical lift, and photos shared on social media showed the train stopped near the top. Universal Studios and the Orlando Police Department have been contacted for more information.

via FOX 35 Orlando|

#orlando-fire-department #rollercoaster #stuck-riders

emergency-response2 years ago•5 min saved

Firefighter rescues deputy from burning vehicle in Orlando.

A Seminole County deputy crashed into an overpass support in Sanford, causing his patrol car to catch fire. An off-duty Orlando firefighter, Lt. Ben Wootson, who was taking his son to a soccer game, witnessed the crash and rescued the deputy from the burning vehicle. The deputy is now stable after undergoing several surgeries, and his loved ones have started a fundraiser to help with his recovery and medical bills. The cause of the crash is unknown, but the sheriff's office said the deputy suffered an unknown medical emergency. OFD says Lt. Wootson’s bravery and sacrifice are a reminder of how firefighters are never off-duty.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#car-crash #emergency-response #firefighter