Alton Towers visitors have been evacuated from Oblivion.
Park-goers were snapped being led down from the world's first vertical rollercoaste r after it stopped jut before the huge 180ft drop. The operation was carried out against the backdrop of the UK heatwave as temperatures soared to 37C at the Staffordshire theme park.
A Twitter user named Dean shared photos on the social media platform. He said: "An Oblivion shuttle has stopped at the top, I’m sure the magical bottles of water will be straight out in this heat.
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"The magic bottles of water have made it up to the guests on board". Dean provided live commentary of the evacuation process as he confirmed the thrill-seekers were safely led down from the rollercoaster.
He added: "Guests are now being evacuated from the top, they have remained safe throughout the evacuation, with bottled water provided, and a harness to walk back down to the ground!"
A spokesperson for Alton Towers described the process as a "routine stoppage". They added: "The ride performed exactly as it is designed to do.
"In line with our well-rehearsed procedures, guests were assisted from the ride and were immediately given water, food, hats and all left happy to continue on with their day at the park. At no point was guest safety compromised."
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