Thrill seekers left hanging upside down after theme park ride malfunctions

Hazard Type

Mechanical

Hazard Origin

Instability

Hazard Consequences

Any other consequence…

Phases

Operation

Injury

Above 10 – Reversible Injury

Working Role

Passenger

Date: 17 Feb 2023
Country: USA
City: East Lake-Orient Park
Place: Hillsborough County, FL, USA
Venue/Location: Florida State Fair
Show/Event: Enterprise Ride
Industry: amusement

Thrill seekers were left hanging upside down and fearing for their lives after a theme park ride malfunctioned. A ferris wheel, swung from left to right after its safety mechanism acted up.

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