Saturday, October 2, 2010

Ferris Wheel Stuck at Party on the Pavement

I had the police scanner on and the call just came in: the ferris wheel at 6th and Main is stuck, with people on it. Racine Rescue is on the way.
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9 comments:

  1. OrbsCorbsOctober 2, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Thank you Racine firefighters and EMTs for all that you do. I've been transported by ambulance twice, an outstanding job both times.

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  2. OrbsCorbsOctober 2, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    It sounds like they're having a hell of a time with equipment, crowds, and numerous calls for service nearby.

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  3. kkditherOctober 2, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    I'm so glad it isn't me. That would totally freak me out.

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  4. OrbsCorbsOctober 2, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    The Journal Times has a story up: http://www.journaltimes.com/news/local/article_c3b8a834-ce56-11df-8f3d-001cc4c03286.html

    20 people rescued. "'Something popped, and it went sideways and was out of alignment,' he [Mike Wagenaar] said. That happened while passengers were being loaded for a ride, he said."

    Police Chief Wahlen says they're investigating. If state inspectors have to come, the ferris wheel stays and the intersection may be closed until they get here. That might make the national news

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  5. SassaOctober 2, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    It was on Channel 4 tonite. Breaking news.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 2, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    That's awful! What if someone had to pee?

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  7. SEROctober 2, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    I'm glad no one was hurt.

    I believe whenever a ride fails the state inspectors have to be called

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  8. kkditherOctober 3, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    It appears from the pictures that it is a small Ferris wheel. Looked like it was mostly children aboard.

    Kudos to the rescue team for getting everyone down safely and as quickly as possible. It had to be very frightening.

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  9. OrbsCorbsOctober 3, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    The ferris wheel isn't down there anymore, so I assume the investigation has concluded. I don't think Dickert wants anymore state inspectors around. I wonder if the public will be told what the problem was.

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