Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A fairground worker was rescued after getting stuck in a gondola 20 meters high while preparing for a fair. Firefighters used a 64-meter ladder truck for a quick and safe rescue confirming the operator was unharmed.
On 11th August around 2 p.m the emergency center 112 got a call about a fairground worker stuck in a gondola while checking his ride. This happened as he was getting ready for the fair to open. The gondola was hanging high up and he couldn’t get down by himself. This was a big safety concern so emergency services quickly responded to help. Walter Derieuw who speaks for the Brussels fire department confirmed what happened and shared more details. Firefighters and rescue teams were sent to help the worker stuck in the gondola. Their main goal was to safely rescue him and make sure the fair ride was safe before the event could start.
How did Brussels firefighters rescue worker stuck in Gondola?
The fair ride was more than 40 meters high so the fire department needed to respond quickly. They sent out a 64-meter ladder truck which is made for emergencies at great heights. They chose this truck because of how tall the ride was and how tricky the rescue might be. When the firefighters got there they found the operator was stuck about 20 meters up in the air. This was easy for the 64-meter ladder to reach so the rescue team could safely get to the gondola and help him. Using the ladder truck made the rescue safe and quick solving the emergency effectively.
It has been said that the rescue was done quickly and efficiently, allowing the fairground operator to be freed from the gondola fast. Firefighters carefully reached him and helped him safely come down from the 20 meters. Their quick actions made sure the rescue was finished without any delays. Walter Derieuw the spokesperson for the Brussels fire department, confirmed that the fairground operator was unharmed after the incident. Even though it was a dangerous situation the operator got out without any injuries. He said that the fast and successful rescue showed how capable the team is in handling risky situations.
