Riders Stuck After Kennywood Coaster Malfunctions

The Phantom's Revenge roller coaster at Kennywood suddenly stopped in the beginning of a ride Tuesday afternoon, according to KDKA.

The coaster was making its way up the first big hill when a sensor reportedly malfunctioned and it automatically stopped.

Instead of having the riders sit and wait while technicians figured out the problem, Kennywood employees had them walk down the stairway along coaster's hill.

The ride was running again about an hour later.

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