The London Eye was closed due to adverse weather conditions from Storm Henk yesterday.
At around 4.30pm on Tuesday, January 2, the London Eye temporarily closed.
An X user said that the closure was due to a hatch that flew off of their pod while they were aboard the London Eye.
The maintenance crew dealing with the hatch that blew off our pod on @TheLondonEye during storm #henk #StormHenk @BNPSAGENCY . They have now closed the Eye as a result. It was #terrifying!! pic.twitter.com/VXHtRefLrC
— North Dorset Mac Man (@nrthdrst_macman) January 2, 2024
They said: “The maintenance crew dealing with the hatch that blew off our pod on the London Eye during Storm Henk.
“They have now closed the London Eye.
“It was terrifying.”
The official London Eye X account released a statement when the closure was in place.
Due to adverse weather conditions the London Eye is temporarily closed (Tue 2 Jan).
— The London Eye (@TheLondonEye) January 2, 2024
To re-book visit https://t.co/cSXDO7cz0X. If you need help, or would like to arrange a refund, please contact customer.services@londoneye.com.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.…
They have apologised for any inconvenient and told customers that they could rebook their ride or get a refund.
They said: “Due to adverse weather conditions, the London Eye is temporarily closed.
“To re-book, visit our website.
“If you need help, or would like to arrange a refund, please contact customer service.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
At around 6pm yesterday, the London Eye reopened.
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