Florida Ferris wheel breaks down with more than 60 people on board
Last updated on: 04 January,2023 10:22 am
Breaking down shows sparks and smoke coming from the machinery.
FLORIDA (Web Desk) - Firefighters in Florida said more than 60 people were rescued from a Ferris wheel at ICON Park in Orlando when the ride lost power.
Orange County Fire Rescue said at least 62 people were evacuated from the Wheel, a ride that opened at ICON Park in 2015, when the ride lost power and shut down Saturday night.
Cellphone footage recorded prior to the ride s breaking down shows sparks and smoke coming from the machinery.
ICON Park said the ride would be closed for at least a few days while a technical team conducts maintenance. Park officials did not reveal what caused the wheel to lose power.