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Daytona Beach, FL roller coaster was inspected hours before derailment
http://www.wesh.com/article/riders-plunge-34-feet-from-daytona-beach-roller-coaster/21531178Officials with the Florida Department of Agriculture say a roller coaster that derailed at the Daytona Beach Boardwalk Thursday night had been inspected earlier in the day.
A total of 10 riders were rescued, with six taken to the hospital, according to a tweet from the Daytona Beach Fire Department. The extent of all of their injuries was not immediately known, the fire department said.
A total of 10 riders were rescued, with six taken to the hospital, according to a tweet from the Daytona Beach Fire Department. The extent of all of their injuries was not immediately known, the fire department said.
Link to tweet
