This is a nightmare for many people. This Wednesday, two teenagers had to be rescued from a carousel in Winter Wonderland, an amusement park that is held every year in London, reports The Guardian.
An amateur video of the incident. circulating on social media. We see the two young people installed in an attraction, in this case a circular cage hung from two rubber bands supported by two lateral masts.
When the attraction begins and the ball is propelled through the air, one of the two elastic bands is released. The metallic sphere is projected against one of the masts of the carousel. After the impact, the two teenagers are suspended in a vacuum.
An open investigation
According to guardian, police and the fire department were called to the scene. When they arrived, the metal cage had been lowered, allowing the children to get out. After consulting the doctors, they were able to leave the carnival safely.
An investigation has been opened and the attraction will remain closed while the investigations continue. “All other Winter Wonderland attractions are operating normally,” the event representative tried to reassure.
Source: BFM TV
