Nine rescued from rollercoaster

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Several people riding a rollercoaster which ground to a halt were left stranded for several hours before they could be rescued.

The ride at M&D’s in Strathclyde Park, near Hamilton in Lanarkshire, became stuck about 60ft (18m) off the ground at about 1630 BST on Sunday.

Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service helped to bring the riders – aged between nine and 49 – to safety.

Some people were stranded on the ride for more than eight hours.

The last person was rescued by 0045 BST on Monday.

A spokesman for Strathclyde Police said: “At around 4.30pm one of the rollercoaster rides at M&D’s theme park suffered what appeared to be a mechanical failure.

“Nine people of various ages were on the ride.

“Strathclyde Police and other emergency services were sent to the scene.

“Everybody is now safe and well. No-one needed to be taken to hospital.”

M&D’s website states it is Scotland’s “only theme park” with five rollercoasters including The Tsunami, Tornado, Express, The Runaway Mine Train and The Big Apple.

In June 2009, six people were stranded on the Tornado ride after high winds caused safety systems to activate.

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