Twenty-seven people rescued from rollercoaster
Summary
Firefighters rescued 27 people trapped for up to three hours on a rollercoaster called Wipeout at Pleasurewood Hills park in Lowestoft. A power cut caused the ride to stop about 15 meters off the ground, and all passengers were safely brought down with no injuries.Key Facts
- The rescue happened on August 31, 2026, at the Pleasurewood Hills amusement park.
- The Wipeout ride stopped due to a power cut, leaving passengers stranded about 15 meters (49 feet) high.
- Firefighters used an aerial ladder to safely rescue all 27 people one by one by 17:10 BST.
- The incident lasted nearly three hours before everyone was safely evacuated.
- The park apologized to the guests and offered them free tickets as compensation.
- Wipeout is the park’s flagship rollercoaster, standing over 40 meters (131 feet) tall.
- The ride was upgraded with new safety and comfort features during a £1 million refurbishment in 2024-2025.
- No injuries were reported from the incident.
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