A roller coaster attraction appeared to malfunction mid-ride, leaving some riders hanging around for at least three hours.

During the Wincosin Festival, adventurous roller coaster riders experienced more thrills than they anticipated when a technical malfunction proved to be extremely hazardous for the attendees.

According to NBC News, the roller coaster at the Forest County Festival in Crandon appeared to break down in the middle of a ride on Sunday, leaving people dangling upside down for at least three hours.

In a video shared on social media, a number of people could be seen hanging from a stalled roller coaster as rescuers climbed the attraction to free them.

Riders were trapped upside down for three hours.

During the Wincosin Festival, adventurous roller coaster riders experienced more thrills than they anticipated when a technical malfunction proved to be extremely hazardous for the attendees.