People have been rescued after being stuck on a roller coaster in scorching heat at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington.



According to witnesses, The Joker ride stopped with riders still on it for approximately 25 minutes - it was 103 degrees in North Texas at the time the ride was stuck.

An employee of NBC 5 happened to be at the park when the incident happened.

She saw paramedics assisting riders who had been stuck on the ride. There's no word on anyone's conditions.



Six Flags Over Texas spokesperson Sharon Parker released the following statement: