Guests on Blackpool's Big One had to be rescued from near the top of the 214ft roller coaster when the ride was suddenly halted due to strong winds.<br /><br />Thrillseekers found themselves stranded just feet away from the summit after operators stopped the ride during its epic climb up the lift hill on Tuesday (April 11).<br /><br />The Big One was stopped in its tracks seconds before reaching its first stomach-churning drop and park staff had to scale the ride on foot to reach those onboard.<br /><br />Guests had to grip the handrails and battle with jelly legs as staff guided them down the emergency stairs – over 400 steps – to safety.
