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Firefighters rescue passengers stuck on Harry Potter ride

The riders were stuck seven feet off the ground; no injuries were reported

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ORLANDO, Fla. — At least a dozen riders were rescued from the Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios, according to Orlando fire officials.

Universal officials said a technical glitch “caused the ride to come to a safe stop.”

Fire officials said they were attempting to rescue 12-15 riders from the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts just before noon. The riders were stuck at approximately 7 feet off the ground, fire officials said.

Full story: Riders rescued from Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando, OFD says