Winter Wonderland: Ride malfunctions leaving two boys stuck in mid-air

Two boys were left hanging in midair after the bungee cord on a slingshot ride at Winter Wonderland broke, sending them careening into a support beam.

The video posted below, which was first shared on TikTok, shows the boys sitting in the capsule before it’s about to take off but goes horribly wrong as soon as they get liftoff.

Onlookers appear shocked as the teenagers, aged 14 and 15, veer off to the right rather than directly vertical as the bungee cord on the left hand side appears to fail.

A Met Police spokesperson has said of the incident: “It was reported that two teenage boys had been in a fairground ride when one of the bungee cords attached to the cage had snapped.

“The cage was left suspended in the air.”

The two teenagers were uninjured in the incident, but the malfunction has been reported to the Health and Safety Executive.

The fire brigade were also called after the ride appeared to malfunction, but the two boys had been freed and left by the time the service arrived at the scene.

A spokesperson for Hyde Park Winter Wonderland said: “We can confirm that a technical issue involving the reverse bungee occurred on Wednesday evening.

“Both riders were safely escorted off the ride, checked by our on-site medics and were not injured.

“Safety is our highest priority and the ride is closed while further investigation takes place.

“All of our rides undergo rigorous and regular safety checks by experienced members of staff trained in health and safety.

“We also provide regular training for all staff to ensure our visitors can enjoy a fun and safe experience.

“All other attractions at Winter Wonderland are operating as normal.”