"On Saturday, the Salem, New Hampshire fire department received a report of 12 passengers stuck on a ride around 11 p.m. The riders were stuck approximately 20 feet in the air on the Time Winder ride, the fire department says. The ride involves four arms spinning eight gondolas and can carry up to 32 people, according to Canobie Lake park's website. Firefighters were able to rescue all 12 riders without incident using the park's boom lift and the department's tower ladder truck, the department said."
"On Oct. 17, the Untamed roller coaster stopped while climbing a hill and the riders had to be rescued, according to WCVB. Untamed, the park's newest roller coaster, involves climbing 72 feet before descending at a 97-degree angle. It has since reopened, the park website says. Both incidents happened during the amusement park's "Screeemfest" Halloween activities. Canobie Lake Park failed to respond to requests for comment in time for publication."
Two rides at Canobie Lake Park stalled during the park's Screeemfest Halloween activities. On Oct. 17 the Untamed roller coaster stopped while climbing a hill and riders were rescued; Untamed climbs 72 feet and descends at a 97-degree angle and has since reopened. On Saturday twelve passengers became stuck about 20 feet in the air on the Time Winder, a ride with four arms and eight gondolas that can carry up to 32 people. Firefighters rescued all riders using the park's boom lift and a tower ladder truck. The Time Winder malfunction resulted from an electrical transformer failure and remained closed as of Monday. The park did not respond to comment requests.
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