Two teenage boys rescued after a bungee ride malfunctioned at London’s 'Winter Wonderland' holiday event.
Link copiedTwo teenage boys were left dangling in the air and had to be rescued after a bungee ride malfunctioned at London’s annual"Winter Wonderland” holiday event in Hyde Park.
Officials said based on a preliminary inspection there was a “technical fault with a sealed gear box that controls the release of the elastic cord and steel wire rope” and further inspections are underway.A spokesperson for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland told NBC News that “a technical issue involving the reverse bungee occurred on Wednesday evening.”
The ride is closed pending further investigation, but all other attractions at Winter Wonderland are operating as normal, the spokesperson said, stressing,"Safety is our highest priority."
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