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Mountain ride at Hong Kong Disneyland malfunctions, 12 rescued

Photo courtesy of South China Morning Post

At Hong Kong Disneyland, 12 thrill-seekers found themselves stranded on the iconic rollercoaster Hyperspace Mountain as it ground to an abrupt halt.

Authorities sprang into action as police and fire services rushed to the scene following distress calls at precisely 3.16pm local time (2.16pm Thailand time) this afternoon.

Despite the harrowing situation, there were no injuries reported and no smoke or fire to add to the drama confirmed a police spokeswoman.

Firefighters arrived at the scene to rescue the stranded passengers. With precision and efficiency, the last of the 12 individuals were safely evacuated by 4.16pm local time, according to a fire services representative.

Located near Hong Kong’s bustling international airport, the theme park became a hive of activity, with around 40 firefighters dispatched to the rescue, reported…

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