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Family Members Die in Ferris Wheel Fall

AP
Posted: 2007-08-14 10:10:48
Filed Under: World News
SEOUL, South Korea (Aug. 13) - Five family members fell to their deaths from a Ferris wheel after the car they were riding in unexpectedly overturned Monday at an amusement park in the southern city of Busan, police said.

Four people, including a 68-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy, died at the scene after they fell 65 feet, police said.

A 28-year-old woman who was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment died later, police said.

There were seven relatives riding in the Ferris wheel car, but the other two were able to cling to handholds and avoid injury, police officer Yoon Jae-man said.

Jeon Un-sung, 70, who was rescued from the ill-fated car, said that "the slowly moving gondola suddenly stopped and turned upside down and family members fell in a flash" when the window behind the seats fell out of the car, according to Yonhap news agency.

The 216-foot-high "Giant Wheel" had 42 cars. It was among 30 some rides with the World Carnival mobile amusement park that opened in Busan last month for a 40-day run after arriving from Hong Kong, Yonhap reported.

Police were still investigating the accident and interviewing witnesses, Yoon said. The amusement park did not answer repeated calls.

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starfireshines 01:41:57 AM Apr 19 2009

man I would shure hate it if I lost my mom and my little sister they are basically the only thing I have in this world besides my friends from taekwondo but familly is a stronger bond I am very sorry for this family may they be safe in the years left to come

babygurlgalleria 07:48:51 PM Aug 23 2007

Type your own comment hereThis is such a tragedy to hear. Something needs to be done about the safety of all amusement rides to help diminish some of the awful accidents. My prayers are with the family and friends. God Bless You!

judybatson51 12:07:02 AM Aug 20 2007

So sorry this happened on a day this family was spending time together making beautiful memories. AS a grandmother a love making memories with my grandchildren and their parents. Remember the good times, hold on to them. My prayers are with you, I hope you have lots of loving support during this time.

Judi Morris, Alabama

judybatson51 12:03:06 AM Aug 20 2007

Oh happy day! What a shame this lovely family outing and happy day turned into such a painful day. I'm a grandmother and spend many wonderful weekends making memories with my grandchildren and their parents. I'm sure this is just what this family was doing, spending cherished time together...remember the good times, not he bad...cherish your memories. My prayers are with the survivors and all the family.

Carnival/amusement park owners check yourself, your heart, and your equipment. There is just too many accidents and deaths lately.

JLB Birmingham, Alabama

mkyota30 12:00:00 AM Aug 20 2007

This is such a tragedy to hear. Something needs to be done about the safety of all amusement rides to help diminish some of the awful accidents. My prayers are with the family and friends. God Bless You!

jhn8db 11:59:01 PM Aug 19 2007

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU "JERKS! YOUR SO HEARTLESS UNLESS THESE WERE MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILIES RIGHT? I'LL PRAY NOT ONLY FOR THIS SUFFERING FAMILY WHAT'S LEFT OF IT BUT FOR YOUR'S TOO!

FOR THE FAMILY WHO IS HAVEING TO DEAL WITH THIS GREAT LOSE, MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

jhn8db 11:35:13 PM Aug 19 2007

So..............Sorry for your family, that's terrible our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Johnson Family Florida

Djbombero2002 10:53:38 PM Aug 19 2007

Seatbelts anyone?

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Kaykay0707 10:16:56 PM Aug 19 2007

I think it's just a tragedy that those people died and I'm praying for everyone that was involved and the families of the ones that passed. I'm also praying for all the people that wrote in their hateful comments because it shows that they are hurting inside and are desensitized .

WinterjadeR 10:14:58 PM Aug 19 2007

i think they should make it a law to hire a person to do routine checks on all equipment of every ride every day or after so many rides have been like 100. prayers and thoughts to the family God Bless.

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