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Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The Straits Times
Singapore Flyer halted

By Esther Tan

THE Singapore Flyer started turning again at about 11pm on Tuesday night after the observation wheel grounded to a halt because of a technical fault.

Some 173 people were stuck in the capsules of the Singapore Flyer for hours. The wheel stopped spinning at about 4.50pm and rescue operations continued on through the night.

Passengers were rappelled down from the capsules, starting from the cabin which was closest to the ground.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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