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The moment carriages collide while thrill-seekers fly through the air at Cardiff winter fair Winter Wonderland: Watch moment 200ft-high carriages on Sky Ride smash into each other
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Funfair-goers got more than they expected while clinging onto the sky swings as their carriages swung and clashed wildly high up in the air. This is the "scariest" moment carriages on a 198ft-high amusement ride in Cardiff with people on board smashed into each other.
The swings suspended 198ft-high were dangerously knocking into each other on Friday at the Winter Wonderland amusement fair in Cardiff, Wales. The suspended swings were dangerously knocking together on Friday at the Winter Wonderland amusement fair in Cardiff, Wales.
The whole ride, including the clashes of carriages, was captured by spectators who filmed while standing on firm ground. Bystanders mentioned on video that the carriages being blown about were empty while the others carried two people each. The whole ride featuring passengers with their legs dangling over the high drop, while the metal structure extends up and spins them around, was captured on camera by shocked spectators standing on firm ground.
The clip posted on Facebook by Leanne Williams, who was on the ride at the time, with the comment: "Just a warning to any one who goes to Winter Wonderland (Cardiff) be aware of this ride." Bystanders mentioned on video that the carriages being blown about were empty while the others carried two people each and were held up by four cables.
The video was also posted on YouTube by someone named Leanne Redman, with the comment: "One of the scariest moments I've ever had!" The clip was posted on Facebook by Leanne Williams, who was on the ride at the time, who said: "Just a warning to any one who goes to Winter Wonderland (Cardiff) be aware of this ride."
Leanne Redman also commented on YouTube: "One of the scariest moments I've ever had!"
No injuries were reported from the passengers.No injuries were reported from the passengers.
The ride was soon stopped after the incident and it is reported that the passengers were left hanging in the cold for another 10 to 15 minutes.The ride was soon stopped after the incident and it is reported that the passengers were left hanging in the cold for another 10 to 15 minutes.
Sayers Amusements, which operates the ride, said there was no fault before it had shut down automatically, according to WalesOnline.Sayers Amusements, which operates the ride, said there was no fault before it had shut down automatically, according to WalesOnline.
The company has yet to respond to The Independent.The company has yet to respond to The Independent.