Delhi: 50 people stuck as giant wheel stops rotating at Navratri Mela, rescued safely
New Delhi: Technical Malfunction Strands 50 People
About 50 people had a harrowing time when they got trapped on a Ferris wheel (giant wheel) ride due to a technical malfunction at a Navratri Mela in Delhi's Narela area on Wednesday night.
Swift Response by Delhi Police
Upon receiving information, Delhi Police swung into action and began efforts to rescue people with the help of technical staff and others.
Eyewitness Accounts
According to eyewitnesses, the wheel stopped rotating at around 10:30 p.m., and the people in the upper cages were trapped there for approximately half an hour.
#WATCH | A giant wheel at a Navratri Mela in Delhi's Narela area stopped working with people onboard. Everyone has been rescued safely. Legal action initiated by Police. Further details awaited: Delhi Police
— ANI (@ANI) October 18, 2023
(Viral video, confirmed by Police) pic.twitter.com/X91BM3x5Uw
Safe Rescue Operation
Police said that the swing wheel stopped working with people on board. "Everyone has been rescued safely," they said.
Legal Action
Police said that legal action was being initiated against the organizer, and they were further looking into the incident.
More details are awaited.
(With ANI inputs)
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