Eight rescued from rollercoaster at M&D's theme park Published duration 26 March 2016

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Eight people have been rescued from a rollercoaster after it became stuck 20ft above the ground at M&D's theme park in Lanarkshire.

Firefighters were called to the park at about 14:50 after the Tornado ride came to a halt with members of the public stranded in their carriages.

A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said a cherry picker was used to lift five youths, a man and two women to safety.

No-one was injured in the incident.

The spokesman added: "SFRS officers remained in attendance to ensure the removal of the persons trapped was carried out in a safe manner."

The theme park at M&D's fully reopened for the summer season on Friday.

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A spokesman for the park said: "We can confirm that the ride stopped during a cycle and the automated safety procedure was immediately initiated.

"No-one was hurt and all health and safety procedures were carried out. We have spoken individually to those involved and everyone is safe and well.