Two boys rescued from Winter Wonderland ride after bungee snap

Two teenagers had to beryllium rescued erstwhile a cord connected a bungee thrust snapped astatine Winter Wonderland successful London, leaving them suspended successful a cage successful the air.

The boys were successful the thrust astatine Hyde Park, "when 1 of the bungee cords attached to the cage had snapped" connected Wednesday evening, the Met Police said.

A Winter Wonderland spokesperson said the boys were brought down "safely" and they had not been injured.

It said the thrust was closed portion an probe took place.

The Met Police said it had attended the country on with London Fire Brigade, but the cage had been lowered down earlier they arrived, the boys had near the country and determination were nary reported injuries.

A Met spokesperson said the Health and Safety Executive had been informed.

The London Fire Brigade confirmed connected Twitter it had attended the incident, but had not needed to respond.

A Hyde Park Winter Wonderland spokesperson said: "We tin corroborate that a method contented involving the reverse bungee occurred connected Wednesday evening.

"Both riders were safely escorted disconnected the ride, checked by our on-site medics and were not injured.

"Safety is our highest precedence and the thrust is closed portion further probe takes place."

They added: "All of our rides acquisition rigorous and regular information checks by experienced members of unit trained successful wellness and safety.

"We besides supply regular grooming for each unit to guarantee our visitors tin bask a amusive and harmless experience."

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