Galveston Police

Eight riders left dangling atop 100-foot roller coaster for over three hours at Texas amusement park

Eight riders were left dangling near the top of a towering roller coaster for more than three hours before firefighters rescued them one by one at a Texas amusement park, officials said.The Galveston Police Department said authorities responded around 5:35 p.m. Thursday to Pleasure Pier in Galveston, where the Iron Shark roller coaster malfunctioned.Officials said eight people were aboard the ride when it became stuck.The Galveston Fire Department used a ladder truck to remove the stranded...