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Roller Coaster Derails In Daytona Beach, 2 Riders Fall More Than 30 Feet

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (WJZ/WPEC) -- A roller coaster derailed from its tracks in Daytona Beach, Florida, Thursday night -- leaving people dangling from the car.

Two people fell 34 feet to the ground at the Boardwalk, according to fire officials. Ten people were extricated from a dangling roller coaster car, six of which were taken to a local hospital.

The extent of their injuries has not yet been released.

The Daytona Beach Fire Department tweeted photos and videos from the scene.

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