Ferris wheel accident raises safety concerns at Gyeongju World

An empty cabin on a Ferris wheel at an amusement park in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, detached during operation on Thursday and struck passenger cabins carrying five people, authorities said Friday.

No major injuries were reported.

The accident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday on the Time Rider Ferris wheel at Gyeongju World, according to the Gyeongju city government.

Standing 51 meters tall and taking about 12 minutes to complete a full rotation, the ride differs from conventional