DW: And people make fun of me carrying a pee bottle with me at all times!
A routine 60-minute ride around the Gateway Arch turned into a two-hour ordeal when a technical malfunction left two dozen tourists stranded inside the iconic landmark. The incident occurred around 3:18 p.m. when five or six trams became stuck in the north leg, leaving passengers stranded about 100 feet below the observation deck. Park officials initially attempted to fix the issue, but after an hour, firefighters were called to evacuate the passengers, who were finally rescued by 5:15 p.m.
Despite the situation, no injuries were reported, and passengers remained calm throughout the experience, staying informed via the tram's public address system. "I just thought that it would be a bump…we just waited," Sarah Ka, one of the evacuees explained. "I'm relieved now that I'm safe." All affected passengers received refunds for their $15 tickets, and park officials expressed their hope that such incidents won't happen again.
The cause of the malfunction is under investigation, and the north leg of the Arch remains closed until repairs are complete. This is the second time in two years that passengers have been stranded inside the Arch.
Source: Dailymail