What ride broke down at Alton Towers?

the Smiler crash
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Smiler crash, a rollercoaster collision which rocked the UK back in 2015. The serious crash unfolded on June 2, 2015, when a loaded train on the Alton Towers attraction collided with an empty test train, causing serious injuries to a number of riders.

How much compensation did the girl who lost her leg at Alton Towers get?

Alton Towers crash survivor Vicky Balch has revealed she’s bought her first home with her fiancé. The 24-year-old lost a leg in the horrific incident on The Smiler ride in 2015 and received a multi-million pound payout last month.

What happened to the air ride at Alton Towers?

The roller coaster originally opened as Air on 16 March 2002. Following the close of the 2015 season, the ride underwent refurbishment and reopened as Galactica on 24 March 2016.

Has there been any accidents at Alton Towers?

The Smiler crash at Alton Towers sent shockwaves around the UK in June 2015 as 16 people were injured at one of the nation’s most popular theme parks. Merlin, the park’s operator, was fined £5million over the disaster and the victims received millions in compensation.

Why is Smiler closed?

The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers had to be closed after debris fell from a carriage – 14 months after it crashed leaving five people seriously injured.

Is Rita faster than stealth?

In 2006, a similar launched roller coaster opened at Thorpe Park, called Stealth. It is also manufactured by Intamin and is faster than Rita, reaching speeds at 80 mph (130 km/h)….Rita (roller coaster)

Why did Galactica get rid of VR?

Alton Towers Resort on Twitter: “@Ev_Jay Galactica no longer features VR due to guest feedback regarding their experience on the ride.

Why did they remove VR from Galactica?

The fitting of the devices onto guests’ heads caused longer queues for the ride. At its launch, Galactica was marketed as being the world’s first rollercoaster “dedicated to virtual reality”. Alton Towers said on Twitter that the decision to remove the VR headsets was taken in response to guest feedback.

Has someone died Thorpe park?

Tragic Evha, from Leicester, died in hospital after she fell into the water on the ride in front of horrified pals on a school trip. Staffordshire Police said: “Evha sadly died after falling from a water ride at the theme park.

How many rides does Alton Towers have?

With over 40 rides and attractions at Alton Towers Theme Park there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

What is the tallest ride at Alton Towers?

On 17 March 2019, Alton Towers announced that the virtual reality headsets would be removed entirely due to guest feedback, but the ride will maintain its Galactica name and theme. At the time of opening, Galactica was the tallest ride at Alton Towers, standing 20 metres (66 feet) tall.

What are the height restictions for Alton Towers rides?

What are the height restrictions in the Alton Towers Waterpark? You must be at least 1.1m to ride the Master Blaster. Guests between the heights of 1.1m and 1.2m must ride on a double ring. Guest must be 5+ years to go in Volcano Springs.

How far is Alton Towers from London?

The Distance between London and Alton Towers is 125.218 mi (201.52 km). The approximate travel/road distance is 231.75 km to 251.9 km.