The rescue took over three hours, with all eight students successfully extricated by 3 a.m. Saturday, according to WFAA. No one was injured, authorities said.
The cause of the malfunction has not been determined yet, park officials said.
The Joker will open following a full inspection. Severe headwinds triggered a safety stoppage overnight. All guests were safely unloaded.
— Six Flags Over Texas (@SixFlagsOverTX) May 20, 2017
The Joker roller coaster at Six Flags over Texas opened earlier this week now closed after 8 students rescued after being stuck over night. pic.twitter.com/UdoEoqnkQv
— Mike Forbes (@mikeforbeswfaa) May 20, 2017
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