According to CNN Turk and Milliyet, passengers on an attraction at an amusement park in Izmir's Buca district were suspended upside down for several minutes during holiday celebrations.
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Holiday entertainment at an amusement park in Izmir's Buca district turned into moments of terror. According to reports from CNN Turk and Milliyet, a sudden mechanical failure occurred on an entertainment ride operating at the amusement park; passengers on the ride were trapped in an upside-down position at a height of several meters for an extended period. The number of people affected by the incident was reported to be around 40.
According to eyewitness accounts, those trapped faced a serious waiting period until rescue teams arrived at the scene. Whether there were any injuries and how long the rescue operation took were not clearly stated in wire reports.
This incident, occurring during a holiday period when amusement parks and entertainment venues experience heavy visitor traffic, has brought concerns about periodic technical inspections of attractions and safety standards back to public attention. No official statement has yet been issued by authorities.