Germany: Carnivalgoers rescued after being trapped on ride
Passengers became stranded high up in the air after a swing carousel malfunctioned in Hamburg.
In Hamburg, Germany, 23 carnivalgoers were rescued after being trapped on a swing carousel ride for 90 minutes on Tuesday evening. The Hamburger Dom carnival, held in the St.Pauli area of the city, is one of the longest-running and most popular fun fairs in Germany, attracting around 10 million visitors each year. The malfunctioning 70-meter (230-foot) ride stopped moving and left the passengers partially suspended 25 meters (82 feet) in the air.
Firefighters arrived at the scene, using ladders to bring each guest down individually. No one required medical attention, but the ride will remain closed until the carnival ends on Sunday.
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