Terrifying Vertical Nightmare: Riders, including 8-year-old girl, left stranded 72 feet up on Adventure Island's biggest coaster

In a nightmarish incident at Adventure Island in Southend, Essex, eight riders, including an 8-year-old girl, were left stranded at the top of a 72-foot-high rollercoaster that stalled. The rollercoaster, called Rage, broke down, leaving the passengers hanging vertically for about 40 minutes before they were safely rescued and returned to the ground.

The terrifying ordeal was captured in a viral video on social media, showing the riders stuck at a 90-degree angle, facing the sky. The managing director of the Stockvale Group, Marc Miller, assured the public that their highly trained team promptly initiated the park's ride evacuation plan, certified by the Health and Safety Executives and Essex Fire and Rescue.

All passengers were reunited with their families within 40 minutes, and there was no mass hysteria or screaming during the incident. An eyewitness described the park's handling of the situation as calm and reassuring. The rollercoaster, Rage, is advertised as Adventure Island's biggest and best rollercoaster, featuring loops, twists, and flat-out speeds.

However, the recent breakdown has raised concerns about passenger safety. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the malfunction and working with Adventure Island to prevent similar incidents in the future. Adventure Island, located in Southend, Essex, is a popular destination for thrill-seekers looking for exciting amusement rides.

The recent incident has put a spotlight on the park's commitment to passenger safety, with both Adventure Island and the Stockvale Group vowing to take necessary steps to prevent such incidents from happening again. As investigations continue, authorities and park officials are working together to ensure the park remains a safe and enjoyable destination for everyone.

Meanwhile, the Scenic Railway, a wooden roller coaster at Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, holds the title for the oldest roller coaster in the UK, dating back to 1920. The Big One, also located in the UK, is known as the tallest roller coaster in the country, though its global record has since been surpassed by Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.