Riders rescued from UK's highest rollercoaster for second time this month
Riders on the UK's highest rollercoaster had to walk down its tracks to safety after the ride was halted for a second time this month.
The thrill-seekers were left stranded half-way up the lift hill on the Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach after a technical fault.A similar drama played out earlier this month whenA Blackpool Pleasure Beach spokeswoman confirmed the ride was stopped "just over halfway up the lift hill". She added: "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.People can pay to walk the 235ft high attraction once a month with full safety equipment.
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