Power Outage at Six Flags Over Texas Forces Roller Coaster Evacuation

Guests at Six Flags Over Texas found themselves in an unexpected situation when one of the park’s tallest roller coasters suddenly stopped due to a power outage. The incident occurred over the weekend, affecting the Titan roller coaster at the Arlington, Texas amusement park.

Video footage spread online, showing riders carefully descending a steep staircase attached to the side of the enormous coaster. The Titan stands at approximately 245 feet and reaches speeds of up to 85 mph, as described by Six Flags.

The power outage, identified as an internal technical issue, disrupted power across the park, according to Dallas-area station WFAA. Six Flags reopened the following Sunday.

Online reactions varied; some viewers expressed fear about the prospect of climbing down from such significant heights. Comments like “I could never get down from there, not at that height,” appeared on TikTok. Others mentioned that they would reconsider riding roller coasters in the future.

Discussions also emerged regarding amusement park safety measures, with some defending the strict regulations governing these attractions. Concerns about the park-wide outage were voiced, highlighting frustrations over long waits and ride shutdowns throughout the day.

One person commented, “Six Flags always has something happening.” The Titan, a highlight attraction at Six Flags Over Texas, has been operational since 2001.

Earlier this year, a similar incident took place at Six Flags New England in Massachusetts. Riders on Superman the Ride faced evacuation after the coaster couldn’t complete its cycle. Park staff ensured all passengers were safely guided off.

Fox News Digital reached out to Six Flags Over Texas for further comments.

Andrea Margolis and Kelly McGreal from Fox News Digital contributed to this reporting.