The Zipper ride that malfunctioned at St. John the Beloved Church’s annual carnival Tuesday night passed a safety inspection on May 24, according to documentation from the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The inspection was conducted by Everest National Insurance Co. and certified by the State Fire Marshal’s Office on June 2. It was previously inspected in April 2022 after a “total rebuild,” according to the report.
BACKGROUND:20 riders rescued after amusement ride malfunction at St. John the Beloved Carnival
Firefighters were called to the carnival in Milltown at 9:30 p.m. for reports of 20 people trapped on the ride. It took first responders hours to evacuate everyone, according to Delaware fire officials, and two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the malfunction is still under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
See the inspection report:
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