Key takeaways:
- Eight passengers, including seven children, were left hanging upside down for three hours after a mechanical error stopped the Fireball ride at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, Wisconsin.
- The ride had recently been inspected by the state of Wisconsin and there were no other issues.
- The Fireball ride was shut down for the remainder of the day and the festival organizers are currently investigating the cause of the mechanical failure.
Eight passengers, including seven children, were left hanging upside down for three hours after a mechanical error stopped the Fireball ride at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, Wisconsin on Sunday.
Videos shared on social media showed the passengers hanging from the stalled roller coaster as rescuers climbed the attraction to free them. According to Crandon Fire Department Captain Brennan Cook, the ride had recently been inspected by the state of Wisconsin and there were no other issues.
The Fireball ride was shut down for the remainder of the day and the festival organizers are currently investigating the cause of the mechanical failure. All of the passengers were eventually brought down to the ground safely.
The Forest County Festival is an annual event that takes place in Crandon, Wisconsin. It is a popular destination for thrill seekers, who come to experience the many rides and attractions. The Fireball ride is a popular attraction and this incident has left many visitors shaken.
The organizers of the festival have not yet released a statement regarding the incident. It is unclear when the ride will be reopened. In the meantime, festival goers are advised to take extra caution when riding the attractions.
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