Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has released a statement following an incident on the Big Dipper rollercoaster. Social media footage showed the historic wooden ride halted on July 23.
Incident Details
The Big Dipper, built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1934, is one of the UK's oldest operating rollercoasters. The resort confirmed the ride stopped at a low point around 2pm, and guests were safely guided off by trained operators.
No Injuries Reported
A spokesperson said: "The Big Dipper came to a stop Thursday July 23, around 2pm, at a very low point in the ride. Following this, a manual deboarding took place with guests guided safely by trained operators. All riders were checked by first aid trained staff, with no injuries reported. An internal investigation is taking place to determine the root cause."
About the Resort
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has operated for 130 years and recently launched Aviktas, a Gyro Swing ride, on May 21. The resort is home to Nickelodeon Land, 10 rollercoasters, five water rides, and five dark rides. More information is available on the resort's website.
