Twenty-seven people rescued from Pleasurewood Hills rollercoaster
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Firefighters rescued 27 people who were stranded on the Wipeout rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft, Suffolk, on Monday. The riders were stuck approximately 15 meters, or nearly 50 feet, in the air for up to three hours. The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service used an aerial ladder and a scissor lift to bring the passengers safely to the ground. No injuries were reported.
An eyewitness reported that a power cut appeared to affect multiple rides at the park. Video footage showed the carriages coming to a stop, moving slightly, and then remaining stationary. Pleasurewood Hills apologized to the affected visitors and stated that they would receive complimentary tickets as compensation.
The Wipeout ride launched in 2007 and was described as the tallest, fastest, and most extreme ride in East Anglia. It stands over 40 meters tall and reaches speeds of 50 mph. The ride underwent a 1 million pound transformation over the winter of 2024 to 2025, which included new trains with waist restraint lap bars. Previous incidents on the ride include a breakdown in 2017 and a temporary stoppage in July 2024.
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