Thorpe Park says two rides that broke down on Monday were not affected by the heat.

Hyperia and Colossus both experienced “brief stoppages” that were controlled by operators.

We’re told all riders were able to disembark and there were no safety concerns for guests.

The theme park says stoppages are perfectly normal and commonly experienced “in theme parks everywhere.”

A spokesperson from Thorpe Park said;

Hyperia and Colossus experienced brief stoppages unrelated to weather on Monday 25th May. Both rides were brought to a controlled stop on their lift hills before restarting and being brought back into their ride stations where all guests safely disembarked. The health and safety of our guests and staff is our number one priority and at no stage were there any safety concerns for guests. Stoppages are perfectly normal and commonly experienced in theme parks everywhere and both rides reopened shortly after.