10 people are stuck on a wheel in a Toronto mall

Toronto firefighters rescued 10 people trapped on board a Ferris wheel at Woodbine Mall Thursday afternoon after it malfunctioned.

Crews were called to the amusement park inside the shopping center in the area of ​​Rexdale Boulevard and Highway 27 just before 2 p.m.

Crews at the home tried to fix the ferris wheel when it stopped, but were unsuccessful, according to Toronto Fire.

After about an hour, firefighters were able to rescue all 10 riders. “Everyone is safe, no injuries,” Toronto Fire said.

It is unclear what caused the vehicle to stall. According to the mall's website, the Ferris wheel is about 50 feet tall.