Thrill seekers on the UK's biggest rollercoaster were forced to climb down the launch hill after the coaster broke down in high winds.
The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach ground to a halt on April 11 at around 2.50pm when weather conditions suddenly changed. The Mirror reports that guests were guided to safety by staff and the ride was closed for the rest of the day amid gusty conditions.
A photo taken by an eyewitness and shared on social media shows riders tentatively making their way back down the slope of the rollercoaster, which is 235ft high at its tallest point. Operators later confirmed they had halted the ride for safety reasons.
A spokesperson for Blackpool Pleasure Beach said: "At 2.50pm on Tuesday 11th April, 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."
The iconic Big One - formerly known as the Pepsi Max Big One - first opened to the public in 1994. It broke down in May last year for around 20 minutes, with drone footage showing staff climbing the steps of the lift hill to reassure passengers they would be on their way shortly.
When it was first constructed at a cost of £12 million, the Big One was the tallest and steepest in the world, with a drop angle of 65 degrees. It held that title until 1996 when Fujiyama opened in Japan.
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