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Outage Strands 173 on Singapore Ferris Wheel

545-foot-tall ride is world's largest; no serious injuries reported

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(Newser) – 173 passengers on the world’s largest observation wheel were stuck for 6 hours today when a fire caused the Singapore Flyer to lose power, AFP reports. 10 of the stranded sightseers were lowered to safety in harnesses, while the rest waited for electricity to return. Its manager said some passengers were “a bit disturbed” by the “very peculiar incident” at the 545-foot-tall attraction.

Rescue workers climb the spokes towards a capsule to rescue passengers from the Singapore Flyer.
Rescue workers climb the spokes towards a capsule to rescue passengers from the Singapore Flyer.   (AP Photo)
Fireworks are released at the grand opening ceremony of the world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer.
Fireworks are released at the grand opening ceremony of the world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer.   (AP Photo)
Rescue workers evacuate passengers from a capsule of the Singapore Flyer.
Rescue workers evacuate passengers from a capsule of the Singapore Flyer.   (AP Photo)
Rescue workers climb to evacuate passengers from a capsule.
Rescue workers climb to evacuate passengers from a capsule.   (AP Photo)
Rescue workers evacuate a passenger from a capsule of the Singapore Flyer.
Rescue workers evacuate a passenger from a capsule of the Singapore Flyer.   (AP Photo)
A view from the wheel, with the financial district in the background.
A view from the wheel, with the financial district in the background.   (AP Photo)
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