Riders were trapped mid-air for almost three hours at a major California theme park as fire crews battle to rescue the group. Around 20 people boarded the Sol Spin ride at Southern California's Knott's Berry Farm shortly before 2pm before when it suddenly experienced technical difficulties and stopped mid-air.

Thrill-seekers at Southern California amusement park Knott’s Berry Farm were unexpectedly stuck on one of the theme park’s rides for over two hours Monday afternoon. Video from Nexstar’s KTLA showed what appeared to be the Sol Spin,

Knott's Berry Farm officials said that several riders got stuck on one of theme park’s rides for over two hours Monday afternoon.