Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort shares statement after Big Dipper incident

What's OnWhat's On NewsBlackpoolPeople shared video of an incident on social media11:35, 24 Jul 2026Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort has shared a statement after an incident at the attraction. Video on social media appears to show its famous Big Dipper ride at a halt yesterday (July 23).‌The wooden rollercoaster was constructed in 1923, and reconstructed in 1934 with five drops, twists and turns. It is believed to be one of the oldest operating rollercoasters in the United Kingdom after the closure of Dreamland Amusement Park's Scenic Railway in 2026.‌The ECHO contacted Pleasure Beach Resort following posts about the incident on social media.‌The resort confirmed there were "no injuries reported".A spokesperson from Pleasure Beach Resort said: "The Big Dipper came to a stop Thursday July 23