Woman in 50s was queuing with 2 kids to use rides on Blackpool Pier when she plunged 30ft through ‘open service hole’

A WOMAN in her 50s had been queuing for a fairground ride with two children when she plunged 30ft from Blackpool Central Pier.

Holidaymakers watched on in horror as the woman landed on the solid wet sand below with a “huge thud” yesterday afternoon.

Dave NelsonThe woman is in a critical condition in hospital after falling 30ft through the open hatch[/caption] Dave NelsonBlackpool’s Central Pier was closed after the emergency services raced to the scene[/caption] Dave NelsonThe...