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The Comet in Hersheypark was evacuated on Sunday, Sept. 7 at approximately 5 p.m. local time

A spokesperson for the park said that the stoppage was caused by "off-ride guest issue"

The evacuation was not caused by a mechanical issue

A popular Hersheypark rollercoaster was evacuated amid an "off-ride guest issue."

Park goers were evacuated from the Comet ride around 5 p.m. local time at the amusement park in Hershey, Penn., on Sunday, Sept. 7, local outlet CBS 21 reported.

"Comet experienced a temporary stoppage on the track, which was caused by an unrelated off-ride guest issue," Hersheypark told the outlet. "Per our protocols, our teams safely escorted guests off the coaster and back into the station without issue, and the ride was reopened."

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