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Roller coaster riders temporarily stranded
By Times Staff
Published November 27, 2005
TAMPA - About 20 people were temporarily stranded on Busch Gardens' Montu ride Saturday night when it was shut down as a safety precaution.
The ride was stopped about 6 p.m. after a sensor lit up on the control panel, indicating a potential problem, said Aimee Jeansonne Becka, a Busch Gardens representative. Passengers were evacuated as a safety precaution.
No injuries were reported, and the ride resumed operations about two hours after it was stopped.
According to the Busch Gardens Web site, Montu is one of the tallest and longest inverted roller coasters in the world. It features an inverse diving loop and a 60-foot vertical loop, with speeds of more than 60 mph.
Troopers search for truck that hit, killed pedestrian
HOLIDAY - The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a green Ford pickup truck that struck and killed a pedestrian crossing U.S. 19 Saturday evening.
The crash occurred at 6:47 p.m. near Sunray Drive. Witnesses said the pedestrian was first struck by the green truck and then by another car traveling north on U.S. 19, according to Trooper Larry Coggins Jr. The truck's driver did not stop after the crash.
The name of the pedestrian was not released Saturday evening.
The Highway Patrol asks anyone with information about the crash or the green truck to call (813) 632-6859.
Apartment fire in Tampa displaces family
TAMPA - Tampa Fire Rescue responded to an apartment fire Saturday evening at 4308 W Osborne Ave. in the Drew Park area.
A second crew of firefighters was called, but the call was canceled after the first crew controlled the blaze in 30 minutes, according to reports.
No one was injured, but a family of three adults and two children was displaced and is being temporarily sheltered by the American Red Cross.
A loss estimate was not available, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, authorities said.
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