Thirteen riders were evacuated from the Adirondack Outlaw roller coaster at The Great Escape theme park in Queensbury, New York, after a power outage [1].

The incident highlights the critical nature of safety protocols and backup systems in high-altitude attractions where mechanical failures can leave passengers stranded.

The event occurred on a Friday afternoon in June 2025 [2]. A partial power outage caused the ride's systems to shut down, which triggered safety protocols that halted the coaster [3]. The ride, which reaches a height of over 16 stories [1], stopped in an upright position, a Great Escape spokesperson said [1].

Passengers remained stuck on the ride for almost two hours [4]. Park staff and emergency personnel worked to safely remove the 13 riders [1]. All passengers were evacuated safely by the evening [2].

The Adirondack Outlaw is one of the primary attractions at the Queensbury park. The power failure forced the coaster to stop abruptly, though the safety mechanisms functioned as intended by keeping the train upright during the outage [1].

Local officials and park management coordinated the evacuation process to ensure no injuries occurred during the descent. The park has not released further details regarding the specific cause of the partial outage or the timeline for the ride's return to full operation.

“Thirteen riders were evacuated from the Adirondack Outlaw roller coaster”

This incident underscores the reliance of modern theme park infrastructure on stable power grids. While the safety protocols successfully prevented a catastrophic fall by halting the coaster in an upright position, the two-hour evacuation window demonstrates the logistical difficulty of rescuing passengers from high-altitude attractions when automated systems fail.