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Collision Injures Dozens
Two trains collide on Big Dipper in England

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, England 08/11/09 - By: Stephen McCarthy -

Dozens of people have been injured at Pleasure Beach in Blackpool England this Tuesday evening after two trains on the Big Dipper collided. After the collision, the two trains came to rest about twenty-feet above the ground. The accident happened around 7:50 local time, and it was reported a rider was still stuck on the ride at 9:00. There have been conflicting reports of how many people were injured, though all were taken to local hospital. It has been confirmed that none are life threatening.

Big Dipper is the oldest of Pleasure Beach’s many classic wooden coasters. It has been in operation since 1923 and was extended in 1936. It has a classic out and back design with a height of 60 feet and a maximum speed of 35 MPH. It is unclear whether this ride has crashed in the past.

The cause of the crash is still unknown.

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