Rollercoaster horror as 27 people left trapped 50ft up on Wipeout ride at Pleasurewood Hills theme park in Lowestoft

THRILLSEEKERS are stranded 50ft in the air after a rollercoaster broke down and trapped 27 passengers. Firefighters are currently at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft, Suffolk, after the Wipeout ride ground to a halt. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said the trapped passengers are not upside down Credit: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service/ Facebook 27 people are stuck on the Wipeout rollercoaster Credit: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service/ Facebook The carriages are stranded around 15 metres above the ground. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said the trapped passengers are not upside down. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Crews are currently working to safely get all 27 people off the ride. The dramatic incident unfolded at the popular theme park in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The Wipeout is a high-speed rollercoaster featuring sharp twists, turns and drops. It towers more than 130ft high and underwent a £1 million transformation during the end of 2024. Wipeout is the only remaining Vekoma Boomerang in the UK, which the park says makes it “a truly unique experience”. Riders are sent forwards through twists, turns, a loop and two cobra rolls, before stopping and reversing along the same track. Most read in The Sun Firefighters remain at the scene as efforts to bring the passengers safely back down continue. The Sun has contacted Pleasurewood Hills for comment. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now