What happened at Alton Towers?

What happened at Alton Towers? The Smiler is a rollercoaster at Alton Towers theme park, with a top-speed of 85kmh. On June 2 2015, two carriages collided on the ride, trapping 16 people and seriously injuring four.

How many people lost their legs at Alton Towers?

Vicky Balch and Leah Washington, who each lost a leg in the crash, were in court for the start of the two-day court hearing, along with Joe Pugh, Daniel Thorpe and Chandaben Chauhan, who were also seriously hurt.

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..

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.

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.

Why did Nemesis sub terror close?

When Nemesis Sub-Terra opened for the 2012 season it was billed as your worst nightmare underground. It had mixed reviews and after the Smiler incident when budget cuts were needed it was permanently closed near the end of the 2015 season.

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).