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BUENA PARK, Calif. - Riders were stuck mid-air when a ride at Knott's Berry Farm malfunctioned over the weekend.

What we know:

The incident happened on the Sol Spin ride on Saturday, July 26.

Video shared from Citizen showed at least 20 people suspended mid-air on the popular ride.

Six Flags, which owns Knott's Berry Farm, said the ride did not finish a full cycle as a safety precaution.

The ride underwent a full safety inspection and reopened shortly afterward, the company said.

What we don't know:

It's unclear how long riders were stuck in the air. The cause of the ride's malfunction was not immediately released.

Dig deeper:

This isn't the first time the Sol Spin ride has experienced issues recently.

In Nov. 2024, riders got stuck on the ride for hours when it st

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