New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- A technical malfunction at the North Carolina State Fair on Thursday evening left several riders suspended nearly 100 feet above the ground when the popular Vertigo ride suddenly stopped operating. According to John Wesley Waugh, Director of Communications for the North Carolina Department of Labour (NCDOL), the ride halted automatically after detecting a low-voltage fault - a built-in safety feature designed to prevent mechanical failure.

"The ride came to a controlled stop, allowing for the safe and timely manual evacuation of all patrons. At no point was anyone at risk," Waugh told PEOPLE.

Fair staff and emergency crews carried out a manual evacuation, safely bringing down all passengers. Videos shared by WRAL N...