Dozens Stranded Mid-Air in Türkiye Amusement Park

In Kahramanmaraş, an amusement park ride known as the ‘hammer’ malfunctioned, leaving around 50 people suspended in the air for nearly an hour. The incident occurred at the Kahramanmaraş Fair Center, where the ride, designed to perform flips, suddenly broke down. Trapped and hanging upside down, the riders experienced intense fear and panic. Emergency fire department teams responded quickly, rescuing the stranded individuals using a fire truck ladder. Some riders fainted from the ordeal. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the ride’s malfunction.