Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Two people were temporarily trapped on a roller coaster at the Sinksenfoor in Antwerp; the fire brigade intervened swiftly and safely freed the victims.
For an unknown reason, a cart of the Tattoo Coaster became stuck. The firefighters needed to arrive to assist them.
The cause of the cart stucking is still unknown. The fire department was summoned promptly as both victims were exposed to the direct sunlight.
“The two people in the cart were fortunately not upside down or in a difficult position,”
says Jasmien O of the Antwerp fire brigade in Belgium.
“We were therefore able to free them easily with a ladder truck.”
Overall, the attendees were delayed for just 20 minutes. The operator will now look into what precisely went wrong.
What safety measures are in place for roller coasters during breakdowns?
Coasters employ various brake types—friction, magnetic, and hydraulic—that activate automatically during emergencies.
For instance, if there is a power outage, magnetic brakes will engage, slowing the ride to a secure halt. Safety systems are designed to revert to a secure condition if any part malfunctions.
This indicates that if an issue arises, the ride will automatically stop or decelerate to avoid accidents. Riders are fastened with lap bars, shoulder restraints, or a mix of both, created to ensure they remain securely in their seats even if the ride halts suddenly.
Engineers conduct daily, weekly, and yearly inspections to guarantee structural stability and the correct operation of brakes, restraints, and control systems. Sophisticated testing techniques identify deterioration or flaws prior to them leading to problems.
