Maryland Roller Coaster Stalls for Two Hours

LARGO, Md. (AP) -- A roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park stalled nearly 140 feet off the ground Tuesday, stranding 24 passengers for more than two hours before workers repaired the ride. No one was injured.

The malfunction occurred at about 4 p.m. on the ``Two Face: The Flip Side'' roller coaster, billed as a ride ``for those who want to look terror in the eyes.''

Firefighters were ready to make a rescue, but maintenance workers finally got the ride running at about 6:10 p.m., said Prince George's County fire spokesman Mark Brady.

The Six Flags America outside the nation's capital remained open and other rides continued. A park spokeswoman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.