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Hersheypark suffers another safety scare as ride is evacuated
On September 7, riders on the Hersheypark Comet Coaster in Pennsylvania were forced to evacuate - just weeks after a string of troubling incidents oc…
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Hersheypark Rollercoaster Evacuation Sparks Public Concern Over Ride Safety
Hershey, PA On September 7, 2025, visitors to Hersheypark experienced an unexpected incident when The Comet rollercoaster, a classic wooden attraction, came to a halt, requiring the evacuation of all riders. Eyewitnesses captured footage of individuals carefully descending the lift hill, guided by park personnel, after the ride reportedly stopped mid-course.The incident quickly garnered attention on social media, with a video posted by user "goodvibes_openminds" showing the evacuation in progress. The video's caption stated, "Riders being evacuated from The Comet at Hersheypark on 9/7."The event has prompted a wave of comments from the public, many expressing concerns about the park's operations. One commenter remarked, "Hershey isn’t doing too good this year," while another added, "Hershey is having a very bad PR year... Im SCARED to see what will happen at HALLOWEEN NITES...." Several long-time park visitors echoed these sentiments. "As someone from Hershey. It’s def not what it used to be," one user wrote, suggesting the park spends "so much on remodels... they almost forget to spend the money to actually KEEP it running." Another individual with years of experience at the park noted, "I’ve never seen as many breakdowns."While some comments acknowledged the ride's age, stating, "To be completely fair. It's a very old coaster," the incident nonetheless adds to a growing public perception of operational issues at the popular Pennsylvania amusement park. Hersheypark officials have not yet released a statement regarding the cause of the stoppage or the evacuation.
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Hersheypark halts classic coaster midride over guest ‘disturbance’
Riders were safely escorted down stairs from the historic Comet roller coaster after a brief stoppage.
