Punters were left stranded at the top of one of the peaks on the Big One, the biggest rollercoaster in Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
The ride, which carries thrill-seekers at 85mph speeds around the twisty tracks and includes a 230ft drop, came to a halt shortly before 2pm this afternoon (1 September). Blackpool Pleasure Beach has experienced high numbers of footfall as the summer holidays continue but now one group of customers have been left at a stand still.
One eye-witness has told LancsLive they believe that the ride has broken down. They said: "I spotted passengers from a car on the big one stationary on the platform near the end of the ride getting out of their seats. The ride appears to be broken down."
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It is believed that the stranded passengers were moved to safety before the ride started up again. The ride is notoriously known for its abrupt break downs, at times, forcing passengers to climb down the steep steps from the huge drop.
Images and video from the park show passengers stuck at the top one of the peaks and bends of the ride. Some even appear to be stood up, looking at their surroundings while the car is no longer moving.
One theme park expert said: "It’s likely that it’s running on a two train service, and one train has needed to be stopped immediately before entering the station, changing a wheel perhaps, and that’s just the zone where the other train would stop should that be the case."
A spokesperson for Blackpool Pleasure Beach said: "There was a 10 minute stoppage on the ride earlier. The ride is now fully operational."
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