Galveston Roller Coaster Stuck Mid-Ride, Investigation Uncovers Surprisingly Lucrative 'Emergency' Maintenance Contract Linked to Ride's Owner
Dozens of thrill-seekers were left dangling upside down for nearly an hour on a Galveston amusement pier ride over the weekend, but the real stomach-churning twist may be this: county records show the ride's owner signed a lucrative 'emergency response' maintenance deal just days before the malfunction. Critics are now asking if the breakdown was a convenient boon for a company that profits from panic.