Roller Coaster Stops at Gyeongju World Following Ferris Wheel Accident

A roller coaster has come to a halt at Gyeongju World, the same amusement park where an empty Ferris wheel cabin fell on July 9, prompting local authorities to investigate the circumstances.

According to Gyeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province on July 11, the roller coaster at Gyeongju World stopped just before a steep drop at 10:55 a.m. that day.

There were 24 passengers on the ride at the time, and they were safely brought to the ground after about 10 minutes through manual operation by safety personnel.

Gyeongju City stated that it is investigating the incident based on the explanation from Gyeongju World that the ride stopped due to the activation of safety mechanisms.

At Gyeongju World, an accident occurred on July 9 at 11:20 a.m. when an empty cabin of a large Ferris wheel fell and subsequently collided with two other cabins carrying a total of five passengers.

On July 14, 2022, a roller coaster carrying 24 people also stopped at a height of 55 meters, and passengers were brought down to the ground with the help of safety personnel after about 50 minutes.

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