22 people rescued after being stuck for over two hours on Knott's Berry Farm ride

BUENA PARK, Calif. (KABC) -- Twenty-two people were stuck in the air on a Knott's Berry Farm ride for more than two hours after it malfunctioned Monday.

Park mechanics were finally able to crank the ride down to the ground and let people off without serious injury, though some riders were taken from the scene in wheelchairs and others were visibly limping.

"At approximately 2:00 pm, the Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties causing the ride to stop mid cycle," a statement from Knott's Berry Farm read. "Twenty-two guests were safely evacuated by 4:30. No injuries were reported."

The ride was stuck in a horizontal position, with some riders seen leaning sideways. None appeared to be hanging upside down.

There was no information immediately available on what caused the ride to come to a halt.

AIR7 was over the scene as rescue efforts were underway. At one point, a crane hoisted mechanics to the side of the ride to help get it moving.

By around 4:30 p.m., the mechanics were able to crank the Sol Spin down to the ground and release riders.

The Sol Spin ride is located in the Fiesta Village area of Knott's Berry Farm. It is a high-speed spinning ride that rotates in three directions at once.