Blackpool Pleasure Beach roller coaster stopped near top with passengers escorted down due to strong winds

Blackpool Pleasure Beach goers found themself facing an unexpected thrill on Tuesday (April 11) after having to walk down from one of the park’s roller coaster. The adrenaline hunters got stranded at the top of The Big One after operators were forced to stop the ride just feet away from the summit due to windy weather.

Just before reaching the peak of the roller coaster ride, ahead of its first big drop, the ride ground to a halt, forcing the passengers to make their way down by foot. Park staff climbed the ride to reach the people onboard, who then had to grip the handrails to make their way to the ground.