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Tue, 12 August 2025 at 8:47 pm SGT·3-min read
At around 6:20 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 10, the Wild Twisters thrill ride at the popular Ocean Park was suspended due to a signal failure, leaving the 17 passengers on board trapped in the air for over an hour, according to a statement from the park.
“The safety protection system of the Wild Twister ride was activated at 6:20 p.m. on Aug. 10 due to a failure signal detected, and the ride was suspended,” Ocean Park explained. “With the assistance of the Fire Services Department, ride operators escorted passengers to exit the ride at 7:37 p.m.”
All 17 passengers on the ride were safely rescued by 8:07 p.m. with no injuries reported, per the statement.
In scary footage of the incident, passengers are seen strapped in their seats and stranded high in the air on the windmill-style ride — which is supposed to spin around — as the attraction remains stand-still.
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17 riders were left stranded on the Wild Twister after it malfunctioned on Aug. 10
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) said that the malfunction was caused by “sensor malfunction signals that triggered the ride's safety system to suspend the operation,” per the Associated Press.
“EMSD has requested that Ocean Park conduct a detailed investigation and reopen it only after confirming safety by the competent person of the amusement ride and upon inspection by EMSD officers,” the department told the outlet.
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The Wild Twister ride at Hong Kong's Ocean Park
Ocean Park first opened in January 1977 and is considered the largest theme park in Hong Kong and the second oldest park in the city.
The Wild Twister attraction previously malfunctioned in March 2021, leaving 14 riders stranded in the air for six minutes, The Standard Hong Kong reported. In May, the park’s Tower attraction was also suspended due to a signal failure, leaving 17 passengers stranded for around two hours, per the outlet.
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Ocean Park in Hong Kong
Ocean Park is carrying out inspections and repeat testing on the Wild Twister attraction following its latest malfunction, the park said.
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“The Park would like to express its gratitude to passengers affected by the incident for their kind understanding,” the park added in their statement.
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PEOPLE has reached out to Ocean Park and EMSD for further comment.
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Riders Stranded in Mid-Air for Over an Hour After Theme Park Ride Malfunctions
The incident occurred at Hong Kong's Ocean Park on Sunday, Aug. 10
Escher WalcottTue, 12 August 2025 at 8:47 pm SGT·3-min read
NEED TO KNOW
- 17 passengers on the Wild Twisters thrill ride at Hong Kong's Ocean Park theme park were left stranded mid-air after the ride malfunctioned
- The incident occurred on Sunday, Aug. 10
- All passengers were safely rescued with no injuries reported
At around 6:20 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 10, the Wild Twisters thrill ride at the popular Ocean Park was suspended due to a signal failure, leaving the 17 passengers on board trapped in the air for over an hour, according to a statement from the park.
“The safety protection system of the Wild Twister ride was activated at 6:20 p.m. on Aug. 10 due to a failure signal detected, and the ride was suspended,” Ocean Park explained. “With the assistance of the Fire Services Department, ride operators escorted passengers to exit the ride at 7:37 p.m.”
All 17 passengers on the ride were safely rescued by 8:07 p.m. with no injuries reported, per the statement.
In scary footage of the incident, passengers are seen strapped in their seats and stranded high in the air on the windmill-style ride — which is supposed to spin around — as the attraction remains stand-still.
Viral Press
17 riders were left stranded on the Wild Twister after it malfunctioned on Aug. 10
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) said that the malfunction was caused by “sensor malfunction signals that triggered the ride's safety system to suspend the operation,” per the Associated Press.
“EMSD has requested that Ocean Park conduct a detailed investigation and reopen it only after confirming safety by the competent person of the amusement ride and upon inspection by EMSD officers,” the department told the outlet.
Viral Press
The Wild Twister ride at Hong Kong's Ocean Park
Ocean Park first opened in January 1977 and is considered the largest theme park in Hong Kong and the second oldest park in the city.
The Wild Twister attraction previously malfunctioned in March 2021, leaving 14 riders stranded in the air for six minutes, The Standard Hong Kong reported. In May, the park’s Tower attraction was also suspended due to a signal failure, leaving 17 passengers stranded for around two hours, per the outlet.
Getty Images
Ocean Park in Hong Kong
Ocean Park is carrying out inspections and repeat testing on the Wild Twister attraction following its latest malfunction, the park said.
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“The Park would like to express its gratitude to passengers affected by the incident for their kind understanding,” the park added in their statement.
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PEOPLE has reached out to Ocean Park and EMSD for further comment.
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