Abu Dhabi: 24 people were rescued from a rollercoaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi after weather conditions caused the ride to stop abruptly, according to a report inThe National.
The passengers had been on the Flying Aces ride – a rollercoaster that opened last year featuring the world’s tallest inverted loop and steepest and fastest cable lift – when the train suddenly stopped about halfway up the first incline.
"A safety feature stopped the rollercoaster train during the initial ascent," a Ferrari World representative said.
It took rescuers an average time of about 3.5 minutes per passenger to safely escort each person off the ride to safety.
The country experienced extremely cold and windy weather, with winds reaching speeds of 75 kph, forcing the cancellation of a number of outdoor events due to safety concerns.
"With safety being the number one priority for guests and employees, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s technical teams conducted an immediate investigation, which confirmed that the ride’s safety features activated due to the weather conditions at the time," Ferrari World said.
Ferrari World said Flying Aces was decommissioned for the rest of the day but normal operations resumed on Saturday.
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