40 stranded in mid-air as Ocean Park Tower ride stalls
Dozens of visitors had to be rescued from Ocean Park's observation tower ride on Monday afternoon, after the cabin malfunctioned and stopped mid-air. The 72-metre-tall sightseeing tower is believed to have been brought to a halt by a breakdown, with the Fire Services Department saying it had been alerted to the incident at around 3.30pm. Ocean Park staff used a backup stairwell to evacuate…
On Monday afternoon, around 3.30pm, an estimated 40 visitors were stranded in mid-air after a malfunction in the Ocean Park observation tower ride. The sightseeing tower, standing at 72 metres tall, was brought to a halt by a breakdown. Ocean Park staff quickly used a backup stairwell to evacuate the trapped individuals, while one person who reported feeling unwell was taken down by a firefighter.
Poon Kwok-ying, the director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, stated that the department would investigate the incident to determine its cause. This is not the first time the ride has experienced an issue in recent months; in May 2025, the tower was also brought to a halt when its safety mechanism was triggered, leaving passengers stranded for about two hours.
The Ocean Park tower ride, located about 200 metres above sea level on Nam Long Shan, offers breathtaking views of Deep Water Bay.
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