WATCH: Passengers stuck in mid-air as carnival ride stalls in Texas

ABC News
March 24, 2026
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A carnival ride malfunctioned at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, leaving passengers suspended for approximately 10 minutes.

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If you attend major public events with carnival rides, malfunction incidents raise concerns about safety protocols and inspection procedures at large venues.

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A carnival ride malfunctioned at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, leaving passengers suspended in mid-air for approximately 10 minutes. Video captured by a passenger's wife documented the incident, which affected her husband and other riders on the stalled attraction. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest annual events of its kind in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The malfunction raises questions about ride safety protocols and inspection procedures at major public events. No immediate reports indicated injuries from the incident.

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