When a fault stopped the Ocean Park Tower at 2:21 p.m., about 40 tourists were trapped, but all left the tower safely. The story shows how safety plans protect visitors.

The theme park said a fault signal at 2:21 p.m. made the revolving deck stop, trapping about 40 tourists. The tower is 72 metres tall and its cabin gives 360‑degree views of the Aberdeen area and nearby islands.

Most visitors were evacuated safely using emergency stairs. One woman stayed inside because of health concerns. Firefighters rappelled from the roof and rescued her at around 4:45 p.m., and no injuries were reported.

Ocean Park describes the attraction as one of Asia’s tallest observation towers. In May 2015, a similar malfunction left 17 visitors stranded for nearly two hours, but all were evacuated safely with no injuries.

These incidents show that clear evacuation plans and quick rescue actions keep people safe even when a ride fails. Good safety procedures are essential for visitor protection.