Coimbatore Sky Dining Scare: 20 People Stuck Mid-Air | Splittly
A thrilling dinner turned into a terrifying ordeal for 20 guests in Coimbatore yesterday. A popular "sky dining" experience, where diners are hoisted 160 feet into the air by a crane, faced a technical glitch, leaving customers stranded mid-air for over an hour.
What Happened?
The incident occurred during the dinner service. As the table was being lowered, the crane mechanism reportedly jammed. Guests, strapped into their bucket seats, were left dangling as engineers scrambled to fix the issue.
Videos circulating on social media show the suspended table swaying slightly in the wind, with onlookers on the ground watching in anxiety. Fortunately, fire and rescue services were called immediately.
Safe Rescue
After a tense wait, the technical team, assisted by emergency responders, managed to manually lower the platform. All 20 guests and the service staff onboard were rescued safely without any injuries, though many were visibly shaken.
Local authorities have temporarily suspended the sky dining operations pending a full safety audit.
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This incident has sparked a debate about the safety regulations of adventure dining experiences in India. While the thrill is a major selling point, experts urge customers to check for safety certifications before booking such high-adrenaline meals.