02-06-2015 17:53 - edited 02-06-2015 17:56
02-06-2015 17:53 - edited 02-06-2015 17:56
Another accident
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/alton-towers-rollercoaster-crash-live-5809187
Now, I'm no prude, I love coasters as much as anyone, but I'm telling you now, that ride is not safe.
It's had numerous failings, bits of track falling off, multiple carriage stops and it didn't even fit together correctly when being constructed.
It's about time this ride was given another safety inspection.
on 04-06-2015 20:03
on 04-06-2015 20:12
on 04-06-2015 20:12
I hope Alton Towers get everything they deserve over this......
I heard the 18 year old lad has been tweeting today....thanking everyone for their kind wishes. Makes me feel quite humble.
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 04-06-2015 20:58
on 04-06-2015 20:58
05-06-2015 13:50 - edited 05-06-2015 13:56
05-06-2015 13:50 - edited 05-06-2015 13:56
Other similar rides at Thorpe Park (the Saw) and Chessington World of Adventures (Dragon's Fury and Rattlesnake) have now been shut down for tests.
These are all multi-car rides.
People are now complaining on Twitter that they're closed down - would you believe it?
on 05-06-2015 14:26
on 05-06-2015 14:26
@perksie wrote:Other similar rides at Thorpe Park (the Saw) and Chessington World of Adventures (Dragon's Fury and Rattlesnake) have now been shut down for tests.
These are all multi-car rides.
People are now complaining on Twitter that they're closed down - would you believe it?
It beggars belief doesn't it? These are supposedly intelligent responsible human beings and would be the first people to be outraged and demanding compensation. Utter idiots, they deserve anything they get!
on 05-06-2015 16:10
on 05-06-2015 16:10
One of those sitting in the front (a 17 year old girl) was training to be a dancer. She sustained life changing injuries to both her legs according to the news today So people should think long and hard before moaning that Alton Towers is closed
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 05-06-2015 17:31
on 05-06-2015 18:04
on 05-06-2015 18:04
Chessington World of Adventures has taken two of it's rollercoasters out of use....
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 08-06-2015 18:24
on 08-06-2015 18:24
Just on the news that the 17 year old lass has had her leg amputated (above knee)
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-33040618
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 08-06-2015 18:38
on 08-06-2015 18:38
@Cleoriff wrote:Just on the news that the 17 year old lass has had her leg amputated (above knee)
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-33040618
It was reported last week, but the family asked to keep it out the press at first http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Off-topic/The-Smiler-at-Alton-towers/m-p/884866#M56090