News: Power outage hits SF Great Adventure By Aaron

Aug. 18th, 2004 -- Six Flags Great Adventure suffered a sudden power outage today, causing the park's many rides to shut down, stranding guests who were on them at the time. Rides like Ferris Wheels ground to a halt, leaving guests swinging high above the ground. The park's signature roller coaster, Nitro, was also affected, forcing many guests to exit the rides by means of emergency staircases. As of 5:30 Eastern Time, some rides remained without power. Authorities say that none of the guests were exposed to any danger during the power failure. The exact cause of the power outage remains unknown at this time. See WPIV.com for more information and pictures on this story.

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