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Passengers get stuck on UK's highest rollercoaster in Blackpool

Social media video captured the moment passengers got stuck near the top of the UK's highest rollercoaster on Tuesday.

The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach was stopped due to sudden strong winds.

Theme park staff were seen helping the stranded passengers down the rollercoaster's steep tracks, and the ride was cancelled for the rest of the day.

13 April 2023

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