Ocean Park cable car sends passengers on swing as typhoon winds blow

As Typhoon Noul brought strong winds to Hong Kong, an Ocean Park cable car was caught on video swaying violently in mid-air, with passengers onboard. 

The nerve-wracking video was uploaded to Facebook on Sunday, though the exact date of the incident remains unclear. 

The 12-second clip shows a cable car suspended in mid-air as seen from another carriage, swaying violently from side to side as passengers remain inside. 

The video quickly went viral, with commenters speculating it occurred around 5pm on Saturday, before Storm Signal No. 8 was hoisted. 

As the park was closed under Signal No. 9 on Sunday, some also suggested the video could have been shot during the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 signal yesterday. 

Likening the movement to the theme park'sswinging pirate ship, some joked the ride added extra thrill to their visit, while others expressed concern for the passengers inside. 

According to Ocean Park's safety protocols, the cable car system is equipped with strict safety mechanisms that automatically suspend operations during severe weather, including strong winds.

Since the cable system is highly sensitive to wind speeds and weather conditions, there will be an emergency stop if winds become too strong or any anomalies are detected. 

In past similar incidents, park staff would activate emergency response procedures to evacuate passengers safely once conditions allow.

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