On Sunday evening in Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, an exciting ride turned into a nightmare when 17 people got stuck upside down in the ‘Twister Ride’ due to a technical malfunction. The incident occurred around 6 PM when the ride suddenly stopped, leaving the riders suspended in the air. All 17 people stuck on the ride were safely rescued after an operation that lasted about two hours. Fortunately, no one was injured, and no one required medical attention.
According to reports, the fire department arrived at the scene at 7:38 PM and began the rescue operation. After successfully extracting the first rider, everyone was safely brought down by 8:07 PM. Among those trapped were 9 men and 8 women who had come to visit the theme park.
Scenes from this frightening incident are rapidly going viral on social media. The video shows people hanging upside down in the air with rescue teams active below. The ‘Twister Ride’ is known for its high-speed swirling motions, where riders spin in circles in the air. Currently, the park management has temporarily closed the ride, and an investigation is ongoing.
30 people were stuck upside down on a ride called “AtmosFEAR ” in Portland yesterday. After 30-45 mins all were brought down safely by the fire department 👀#portland #atmosfear #OaksPark pic.twitter.com/ZwHQJX6jy0
— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) June 15, 2024
China 🇨🇳 Due to malfunction of the ride, passengers were stuck upside down and spinning uncontrollably, causing screams and panic among the crowd below, luckily everyone was rescued without serious injuries. They need to ban these rides, way too many bad incidents lately. pic.twitter.com/LxnW4Qdka2
— JamieLynn_TrumpGrl💋 (@2jamielynn) August 8, 2025
Ocean Park released a statement regarding the incident, explaining that the safety system automatically activated when a malfunction was detected in the ride’s signal system at 6:20 PM, leading to the immediate suspension of the ride. Park management clarified that all rides are inspected daily. When asked when the rides were last checked, they stated that regular maintenance and testing are carried out according to the specific technical requirements of each ride.
Meanwhile, registered engineer and Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Siu-hung expressed concern, stating that “the continuous technical failures of amusement rides in the park indicate that safety standards need a thorough review and investigation. This will not only ensure the safety of visitors but also restore their confidence.”
