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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Sadhna Yadav

Strong Winds Blow Hatch Off London Eye Pod With Terrified Family Still Inside

Big Ben and The London Eye are seen on a summer evening. Reuters / Yann Tessier

A family was left praying for their lives after a powerful gust of wind tore open the hatch of their pod on the London Eye, a massive Ferris wheel and a major tourist attraction.

David Nock, from Bournemouth in Dorset, was on a trip to the city with his family when the incident took place on Tuesday. The hatch was ripped open due to the strong winds brought by Storm Henk in Britain. However, no one received any injuries and were able to reach home safely.

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