HSE removes Alton Towers’ Smiler trains for tests
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has removed the two trains involved in Tuesday’s crash on The Smiler ride at Alton Towers. The theme park has been served with a…
Alton must tread carefully to avoid PR disaster
by Michael Mander When two carriages collided on The Smiler the park claimed their top priority was ensuring the safety of the guests. It probably was. But close behind was,…
Editorial: Flawed systems at work on The Smiler
Alton Towers is in an unprecedented third day of closure, following the worst accident in the theme park’s history. When the Smiler rollercoaster collided and seriously injured four guests on…
Alton Towers 999 call came 11 minutes after crash
Alton Towers took 11 minutes to contact the emergency services after Tuesday’s crash on The Smiler rollercoaster, it has emerged. Management were informed of the accident at 13:57, with ambulance…
Alton Towers remains closed following accident
Alton Towers will remain closed for a second day on Thursday, as investigations continue following a ride crash which seriously inured four people. The Health and safety Executive (HSE) is…
Four seriously hurt in Alton Towers Smiler crash
Four people have been seriously injured following a collision between two trains on the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers. Four of the park’s guests sustained serious leg injuries, while another…