Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park is under a state investigation after its ride malfunctioned this week with riders stuck in midair for over two hours.
NBCLA confirmed with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health that its Amusement Ride and Tramway Unit is trying to determine what went wrong on the Sol Spin as the ride suddenly stopped working at the six-story level on Monday.
The machine shut down in the middle of spinning due to technical difficulties, according to the amusement park.
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