28 people rescued after roller coaster stops in Virginia News 3 viewer Deborah Druen Fire/EMS crews respond to the Griffon after it stopped during the ride Tuesday, June 29 By: WTKR Staff and last updated 2021-06-30 16:23:31-04 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. â The James City County Fire Department responded to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to help evacuate riders on the Griffon rollercoaster after it stopped during the ride Tuesday evening. The call came in at 7:20 p.m. A spokesperson for the park confirmed to News 3 that 28 people were on the ride when it stopped. Park personnel worked with the fire department to safely evacuate all guests on the ride per the park's established safety protocols.