A viral TikTok video shows a carnival ride stopping and leaving passengers dangling high in the air.
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The startling incident unfolded at the opening weekend of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The ride is known as The Titan. The towering attraction spins passengers around as lights flash and music plays.
However, in the TikTok clip, the usual sights and sounds abruptly stop while the riders are still airborne.
What Caused the Carnival Ride To Stop?
A spokesperson for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said The Titan stopped spinning because a generator powering the ride shut off.
"We were made aware of the situation and the folks running the ride made a quick evaluation and realized the generator had gone off, so the rented generator had to be turned back on," the spokesperson said. "Management got there pretty quickly. The riders were in the air for roughly 6 [to] 8 minutes, and the ride was up and running right after that."
No injuries were reported as a result of the malfunction. The ride continues to operate without interruption.
"Safety is our first priority. We would never do anything to jeopardize anyone's safety, and no one was injured when it stalled," the spokesperson said. "We're looking into what caused it and will work to make sure something like this doesn't happen again."
The Nightmarish Sight Had People Talking
One can't look at the video and not think it's a scene from a Final Destination film come to life.
Some users made the same connection in the comments. Others had dark, but humorous, things to say.
One user wrote, "Me (eternally naive): "Dang!! I'm really getting my money's worth on this one!!! Woah. Why did we stop?"
Another added, "Mind you, they just unpacked that from a silver case box about a week ago."
PEOPLE reports that carnival rides in the Lone Star State are subject to state regulations. Attractions must be inspected at least once a year Also, they are usually tested daily by the operator before passengers step on. Guests can check for a Texas Department of Insurance inspection sticker to verify approval.
