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Terror at Blackpool theme park

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Published Date:
11 August 2009
A NIGHT of fun turned to terror at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
More than 30 people were injured in a horror crash on the attraction's Big Dipper ride last night.

Paramedics took 21 people to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, while other "walking wounded" were treated by ambulance staff at the scene.
Seven are still in hospital today.

The two carriages crashed 20ft in the air and specialist teams of firefighters used rope equipment to rescue the most seriously injured. It is believed one car stopped suddenly and the other crashed into the back of it.

>> Dozens hurt as ride crashes

Were you on the ride? Did you witness the incident or have any pictures from the scene? If so, email jane.lavender@blackpoolgazette.co.uk or call our newsdesk on 01253 361865

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  • Last Updated: 12 August 2009 11:25 AM
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  • Location: Blackpool
 
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