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70 stuck on ride at Universal Theme Park in Orlando

OFD says approximately 70 people were on board

FILE - Guests cool off under a water mist by the globe at Universal Studios City Walk at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) (John Raoux, Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Fire Department was called to the Universal Theme Parks where approximately 70 people were stuck on a ride.

The department says a ride became stuck in an elevated position.

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Officials say riders were upright, inside an air-conditioned building.

At last check, fire officials say no medical complaints have been reported.

OFD is coordinating with the park’s ride technicians and will assist with safely removing the patrons from the ride platform.

Universal Studios has not released the name of the ride.