UK’s tallest rollercoaster breaks down leaving thrill-seekers stranded at 236ft for an hour
THE UK's tallest rollercoaster at a major theme park has broken down days after reopening.
Hyperia at Thorpe Park, in Surrey, came to a halt on Saturday leaving riders stuck for an hour at one of its highest points.
Thrill-seekers were stranded 236ft up as waited for the ride to be repaired.
Hyperia only opened in May and has suffered a series of breakdowns since.
After just one day of operations on May 24, it was forced to close for two weeks.
The ride reopened on Wednesday before coming to a standstill on Saturday.
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Theme Park giant Thorpe Park said riders were "communicated to throughout" the shutdown and these types of "stoppages are perfectly normal".
A spokesperson said: "Hyperia experienced a short delay in operation today.
"Guests were held on the lift hill for approximately one hour before the ride was restarted and the train was brought back into the ride station.
"Stoppages are perfectly normal and commonly experienced in theme parks everywhere.
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"At no stage was there any safety concerns for guests. "