Ammon News - Firefighters have rescued 27 people who were stuck on a rollercoaster for up to three hours.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the Wipeout ride at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft at 13:36 BST.

An eyewitness described what appeared to be a power cut affecting multiple rides at the attraction, and video footage showed the moment the carriages came to a stop about 15m (49ft) in the air.

Pleasurewood Hills said it was "incredibly grateful for the way [the riders] handled" the situation and to their families for their "understanding and patience".

"We appreciate that being stuck on a ride is not something anyone expects when visiting us."

The carriages then begin moving again, but within seconds, they can be seen slowly rolling back and forth, before coming to a standstill.

Lines said the fire service used an aerial ladder to free the passengers one-by-one.

The fire service said by 17:10 they had rescued all 27 passengers and that no-one was injured.


BBC