Universal Studios roller coaster stuck for three hours; passengers finally rescued [photos]

PHOTOS:Riders stuck on roller coaster at Universal Studios http://t.co/zTBJ2C529z pic.twitter.com/wtwHdqEYfI

— WFTV Channel 9 (@WFTV) October 10, 2013

The Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit suffered a malfunction at Orlando’s Universal Studios tonight. Passengers hung vertically at the top of the amusement ride for three hours before being rescued. Tourists, journalists, and bystanders captured photos of the harrowing incident.

Universal Orlando roller coaster gets stuck high above park

Full story here:http://t.co/TEgD4d2nxL pic.twitter.com/cwfo0ZLgPp

— KYTX CBS19 (@kytxcbs19) October 10, 2013

UPDATE: 10 people who were stuck on a roller coaster at Universal Orlando have been evacuated from the ride. http://t.co/3L9MJCqSD1

— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) October 10, 2013

10 people stuck right now on roller coaster at Universal Studios, Orlando. Pic from @WFTV shows coaster stuck at top pic.twitter.com/Mc2tCdZ1Dh

— Blair Miller (@BlairMillerTV) October 10, 2013

They'll have free annual passes RT @JuanDwptv 10 people stuck on Universal Studios roller coaster in Orlando pic.twitter.com/oCHilhvSYK

— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) October 10, 2013

Hangin' Ten. RT @WOKVNews VIDEO: Passengers stuck on Universal roller coaster. http://t.co/Mhu7Hj6LO7 #WOKVNews

— Nels (@debitking) October 10, 2013

Yikes. Glad all are safe.