Did Alton Towers get sued for The Smiler?
Did Alton Towers get sued for The Smiler? Two women who lost legs after a crash on a ride at Alton Towers are suing the park's owners, their lawyers have said. Vicky Balch, 23, and Leah Washington, 20, were in the front seats of the Smiler ride which rammed into a stationary carriage in June 2015.
Does Alton Towers refund?
Refunds are not available in any circumstances. This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer. 14. Lost Annual Passes should be reported to Alton Towers immediately.
Did Alton Towers victims get compensation?
A woman who lost her leg in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers has received a multi-million pound payout. Vicky Balch says she has endured a wretched four years after losing her leg when The Smiler ride at Alton Towers was involved in a smash.
How much did the smiler victims get paid?
Joe, who broke both kneecaps and had his little finger snapped off by The Smiler ride accident , has received an estimated £100,000 pay-off, while Leah Washington, whose left leg was badly crushed and amputated above the knee, should receive more than £2 million.
Can kids go on The Smiler?
All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years and above. Children under 3 years old can visit the park for free. The following height and age restrictions apply: Guests must be 1.4m or over to ride Nemesis, Galatica, The Smiler, Oblivion and Rita (Rita has a maximum height of 1.95m).
Can a 10 year old go on The Smiler?
All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years and above. Children under 3 years old can visit the park for free. The following height and age restrictions apply: Guests must be 1.4m or over to ride Nemesis, Galatica, The Smiler, Oblivion and Rita (Rita has a maximum height of 1.95m).
What happened to Alton Towers after the Smiler crash?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) initiated a criminal investigation. In the incident's aftermath, Alton Towers and its owner Merlin Entertainments allegedly observed a drop in revenue and visitor numbers, which they claim influenced their decision to eliminate up to 190 jobs at the theme park.
How much does Alton Towers make a day?
Alton Towers is open between March and November, and takes in around £110m in revenues annually, analysts estimate. This means it makes an average of £464,000 a day – though this will be higher during the summer months.
How much did the Smiler crash cost?
Smiler rollercoaster crash cost Alton Towers £50million: Horror crash hits park firm's profits. Owners Merlin shut down the park for four days after the Smiler rollercoaster crash hurt five people - two of them losing legs.