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Children fear rollercoaster fire at Pleasurewood Hills theme park
Overview
Children and parents were left traumatised after the Egg-Spress family rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills near Lowestoft stopped inside a smoke-filled tunnel. Eyewitnesses reported a burning smell, sparks, and smoke, prompting children to climb off the ride. Pleasurewood Hills confirmed people climbed off the ride but stated there was no fire, and Suffolk Fire Service reported they were not called to the incident.
Key points
- The incident occurred on the Egg-Spress family rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills near Lowestoft on Saturday.
- Eyewitnesses reported a smell of burning, smoke filling a tunnel, and sparks from the motor.
- Children had to climb off the ride and parents formed a human chain to help bring five or six people down from the track.
- Pleasurewood Hills confirmed people climbed off the ride but stated there was no fire.
- Suffolk Fire Service confirmed they were not called to the attraction.
- Parents criticised the lack of staff announcements or instructions while children were stuck and hysterical.