How much did the Smiler crash cost?

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.

Is the smiler safe?

Later in the ride's life, a major crash caused by human error occurred on June 2, 2015. The ride was closed for 9 months until it reopened in March of 2016. The ride has been operating incident-free ever since..

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.

What happened to the victims of The Smiler crash?

Leah Washington and Joe Pugh were both teenagers riding the Smiler when it crashed in 2015. Leah's leg was later amputated and Joe had shattered knees. Leah showed off her engagement ring in a photo from Venice on her Instagram page.

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.

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).

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.

Has the smiler been shut down?

Alton Towers will re-open the Smiler Rollercoaster next month, after it has been closed for five months following a crash were five people were seriously injured.