Thrill seekers were forced to climb down from a huge rollercoaster in heart stopping video.
Theme park visitors watched in horror after The Big One broke down near the top of the track at Blackpool Pleasure beach this afternoon.
A video posted on social media saw riders clamber down the massive ride after it came to a grinding halt near the very top.
Park staff scaled the rollercoaster before tentatively helping nervous customers walk down the side of the ride, reports Lancashire Live.
Eyewitnesses were left shocked by the scenes at around noon as 'scared' riders descended down to safety.
One person said: "OMG. Big one stopped right at top today 12ish and the staff had to walk every one down safely. Well done.
"Think I would have been really scared. Then it was sent round the track empty a few times then we walked home bit of excitement. All worked out ok."
Another commented: "My brother’s in Blackpool and just sent a video of people stuck at the top of the Big One and having to walk down to get off it.
"I’d be welded to my seat. They’d have to get me out with a crane."
A third person said: "Walking people down the Big One in Blackpool. At least they will get their steps done today."
Another added: "Can you Imagine if I was stuck on the big one, I think I'd be screaming."
When the £12m ride, formerly known as the Pepsi Max, opened in 1994, it was the tallest and steepest roller coaster in the world.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach reopened on April 12 as part of the easing of lockdown measures.
LancsLive has contacted Blackpool Pleasure Beach for further information.
