35 people rescued from wheel [January 18, 2025] 35 people were rescued from a ferris wheel at Viña del Mar, Chile. The incident occurred during the early hours of Friday, January 17 when firefighters arrived at the scene after the operator experienced "a lockout" from the ride's controls. Street Machine, the ride's owners stated that 35 people were temporarily detained due to a blockage in the system control panel. They added: “Since the situation began, all manufacturer instructions and safety

Ferris wheel tips over during storm [June 22, 2025] Severe winds reaching over 60 miles per hour (100km) toppled a ferris wheel Saturday, in Lecco on the shore of Lake Como, northern Italy. The wheel came down with a loud crash, prompting an immediate emergency response. Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics rushed to the scene, and no injuries were reported. Footage captured on Sunday shows the aftermath of the collapse, with mangled metal and shattered parts of the Ferris wheel strewn

Ferris Wheel tips over in wind gust [August 16, 2021] A ferris wheel at a summer fairground in Spain was blown over by a 50 mph (80 kph) gale force wind around 6pm Sunday. No one was riding or standing underneath the wheel at fairgrounds in La Safor, Valencia, at the time, and there were no serious injuries reported in what otherwise could have been a major tragedy. The nearby beach area of Gandia, La Platja, is well known for its nightlife during the summer. Record-breaking heat has hit the reg

The history of Ferris wheels

Eli Ferris Wheel - Showmen's Museum