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Darien's Silver Bullet ride passes inspection after several injured

Darien Lake

The operators of Darien Lake say its Silver Bullet ride has passed inspection after several riders were injured over the weekend.

Injuries occurred around 5 p.m. Saturday aboard the ride. Witnesses say they heard riders screaming as the ride's gondola-style seats began swinging as the ride came to a stop.

Darien Lake officials say the park's paramedics treated several people for minor injuries.

The park's website describes the Silver Bullet as a "family" attraction and "high thrill ride'' that tilts to 85 degrees while spinning the gondolas 360 degrees at a top height of 54 feet.

Park officials say an inspection determined that the ride is "operating safely within standard guidelines.'' The ride reopened Sunday.

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