An exciting experience for dozens of people as the highest roller coaster has been turned into an adventure. Britannia We stopped almost at the very beginning of the route due to a sudden strong wind.
Passengers had to leave the Bolshoi at Pleasure Beach amusement park and return to safety on the ground via a terrifyingly steep emergency staircase.
This is the moment The Big One in Blackpool came to a halt after a sudden change in weather conditions.
Passengers had to descend from the top of the roller coaster.
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The incident happened on Tuesday at 2:50 pm, and according to a statement from the park’s management company, the attraction remained closed until the end of the day “due to strong gusts of wind.”
According to an eyewitness, the whole process, despite the terrifying height, was very well coordinated and smooth.
It was a ride after us yesterday at The Big One in #Blackpool It was cold, it was raining and quite windy!! The staff did a great job with everyone! 🎢 pic.twitter.com/ETd7yfEvwE
— Richie (@DanblueEFC) April 12, 2023
The Big One opened in 1994 as the tallest and steepest roller coaster in the world. It remains the highest in the UK, but not in the world.
Source: Guardian
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