Terrified people had to climb down 213ft when rollercoaster stalled near the top

Terrified rollercoaster fans had to climb down 213ft when the UK's tallest ride stopped near the top of its biggest ascent.

The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach stopped near the top of it's run and park staff had to scale the rollercoaster before tentatively guiding nervous visitors to safety.

Lancashire Live reported that 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."

Blackpool's Big One stopped at the top of its run today (Blackpool's Big One stopped at the top of its run today)

A third person said: "Walking people down the Big One in Blackpool. At least they will get their steps done today."

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.

A Spokesperson from Blackpool Pleasure Beach said: “At 11.30am on Sunday 25th April a stoppage occurred on the Big One lift hill.

"The decision was taken to stop the ride and all riders were safely escorted down the lift hill. The ride was checked and re-opened at approximately 1.00pm”