Florida roller coaster derails, drops 2 riders 30 feet; 6 people injured

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Six people have been taken to a hospital after a roller coaster in Florida derailed, leaving some riders dangling 34 feet above the ground.


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According to the Daytona Beach Fire Department's Twitter account, two riders fell to the ground from the ride at Daytona Beach Boardwalk Thursday night. It says a total of 10 riders were rescued. It says the extent of their injuries wasn't immediately known.

The Daytona Beach Police tweeted that it was assisting the fire department.
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