Broken Ferris Wheel Leaves Riders Stuck Upside Down in Tampa, FL

Patrons at a state fair in Tampa, FL, were left to spin in the wind after the ferris wheel broke down mid-ride. Video shared to social media shows people ‘stuck in midair, upside down,’ as one Facebook user put it. » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/knowthis_youtube » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe According to local affiliate WTVJ, several riders experienced minor injuries as a result of the malfunction. The fair’s midway manager told WTVJ that ‘all safety and emergency protocols were followed.’ ’We started going upside down and I didn’t see that happen with the previous riders. It just felt kind of different,’ said Janine Ford, who reportedly suffered bruising while on the ride with her 9-year-old son. For more U.S. news, subscribe to @NowThisNews. #Florida #carnival #amusementpark #Politics #News #NowThis Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. http://www.youtube.com/nowthisnews @nowthisnews