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People forced to walk down the Big One after it suddenly stopped in windy weather
Staff were praised for their actions
Windy weather conditions forced passengers to walk down from the Big One after the ride stopped half way through.
Passengers of the 235ft (71m) high rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach were seen using the emergency walk-way at the side of the ride after it stopped suddenly, on Tuesday April 11th at 2.50pm.
The thrill-seekers had to make their way down the tracks to safety from one of its high peaks following its halt on the lift hill.
Staff guided the riders down from the well-known rollercoaster and the ride was left closed for the rest of the day due to ‘high gusts of wind’.
A spokesperson for Blackpool Pleasure Beach said: “At 2.50pm on Tuesday April 11th, Blackpool Pleasure Beach stopped the Big One train on the ride’s lift hill due to sudden changes in weather conditions.
“Guests on the ride were reassured and escorted from the ride by Blackpool Pleasure Beach staff.
“Due to high gusts of wind the Big One rollercoaster closed for the remainder of the day.”
Staff at the Pleasure Beach were praised for their actions.
Visitors to the popular Blackpool theme park can pay to walk the ride once a month, with full safety equipment.