Thrill-seekers forced to walk down UK's biggest rollercoaster after it stops mid-ride
The Big One rollercoaster in Blackpool broke down on Sunday, leaving riders with a long walk back to the ground.
Thrill-seekers were forced to walk down the Big One rollercoaster in Blackpool for the second time in two weeks.
The rollercoaster stopped mid-ride on Sunday afternoon, leaving passengers with a long walk back down to the ground.
Pictures from the scene show customers making their way down the side of the rollercoaster.
The Big One stopped at about 3pm on Sunday, the second time it has happened in two weeks.
Earlier this month, the 235ft (71m) high ride was stopped for safety reasons because of strong winds, leaving customers to walk back down the rollercoaster, led by theme park staff.
The ride was closed for the rest of that day.
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On Sunday, one witness, Cammy, who asked to just be referred to by his first name, said: “It was only just after 3pm that we saw it had stuck.
“It was one carriage on the tracks and we could see people walking down off the ride.
“We’ve already been to the Pleasure Beach, thankfully. My partner and her little sister went on the Big One earlier in the day.”
A spokeswoman for Blackpool Pleasure Beach told Yahoo News UK on Monday: "The Big One rollercoaster stopped on Sunday 23 April just before 3pm, just over halfway up the lift hill.
"There was a minor technical problem and the safety system on the ride worked exactly as it should and immediately stopped the train on the lift as a precaution.
"Trained staff walked all riders safely down a set of stairs to the ground within 30 minutes."
