In a disturbing incident at the Disco Pang Pang ride in Incheon’s Wolmido amusement park, a man in his 30s was ejected from the attraction. Video footage of the event has been released.
According to the Incheon Jungbu Police Station, the accident occurred on August 23 at approximately 9:23 PM, when a man identified as A was riding the Disco Pang Pang.
A sustained abrasions to his face and arms and was treated at a hospital.
The police reported that A stated, "One of my shoes came off, and as I tried to put it back on, I let go of the ride's handle, which caused me to be thrown off."
Footage aired on JTBC's 'Incident Report' shows around 20 passengers seated in circular seats, gripping safety handles as the ride spins. The video captures A's shoe flying off, leading to him losing his balance. He then collided with the safety handle before being thrown from the ride, landing on his head and neck.
A friend who witnessed the incident described, "A was thrown out of the ride and fell to the ground. It felt strange to see the ride continue operating while he was lying on the ground."
In response, the ride's operators stated that after the accident, a safety manager assessed the situation and the victim's condition. They checked the ride's main components to prevent further accidents and announced that passengers wishing to exit could do so. After confirming that the ride was safe, they resumed operations for about 20 seconds to complete the remaining cycle.
The operators added that they had reminded passengers twice to hold onto the safety handles and avoid dangerous behavior. However, A's attempt to retrieve his shoe caused him to momentarily release the handle and change his position, which occurred too quickly to predict or prevent.
The police are reviewing CCTV footage to investigate whether there was any negligence on the part of the ride operator or facility manager. The local district office conducted a joint inspection of the site after the incident but found no mechanical defects or issues with the facility. They have since issued administrative guidance to strengthen safety management and ensure thorough staff training.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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