Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Big Dipper rollercoaster is closed today (July 24) after a social media post claimed the ride had derailed. The Big Dipper, one of the oldest rollercoasters in the world, came to a stop at around 2pm yesterday (July 23).
Social media speculation
Originally believed to be shared on TikTok before spreading to other platforms, videos appeared to show broken wooden slats between the rails. This led to rumours that the rollercoaster had derailed.
Resort statement
Pleasure Beach Resort has confirmed the ride's closure while an investigation takes place. 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.”
