On Tuesday 23rd December, a what was supposed to be a fun ride at the World's Largest observation wheel - the Singapore Flyer, had it's passengers stranded for as long as 6 hours when a power disruption caused it to stop. Some passengers had to be lowered down to safety using a sling.
Two of the passengers, an old woman and a boy had been taken to the hospital for dizziness and vomitting (in respective order). The problem was isolated quickly when it was jammed to make sure ventillation or air conditioned is in full functioning order. Food and drinks were also supplied whilst the passengers were still stuck in the capsule. Intercoms and surveillance cameras were all working and used to make sure the passengers were alright and provide communication to the control room throughout the course when the problem was being fixed.
Each capsule of the Singapore Flyer can hold up to 28 passengers and has a total of 28 capsules is the biggest in the world, worth about S$240 million Singapore dollars (US$171 million).
As of Wednesday 24th Christmas, the Singapore Flyer will be closed for investigations.
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