Fairgoers were left dangling 100 feet in the air on a ride at the North Carolina State Fair when the the ride stopped due to a low voltage issue on Thursday, Oct. 16.
The ride, called The Vertigo, spins riders on swings above the fairgrounds. A spokesperson with the NC Department of Agriculture said that the ride stopped automatically due to the low voltage fault that triggered the safety procedure stopping the ride. Sources said that passengers were stuck in the air for approximately 45 minutes before being brought down.
“The ride came to a controlled stop, allowing for the safe and timely manual evacuation of all patrons,” spokesperson Heather Overton told WRAL News. “At no point was anyone at risk.”…