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 02-06-2015 18:17
I agree about the health and safety inspection. A family member went on this and he loves roller coasters. He just said he hated this one. It broke down at one point...
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 02-06-2015 19:28
on 02-06-2015 19:28
on 02-06-2015 23:40
on 02-06-2015 23:40
@MI5 wrote:
It'll be getting inspected now that 4 people have been airlifted to hospital with smashed legs.....
Just been reported that some of those are 'looking at life changing injuries'.....I suspect we know what that means.
Also said that they remained open for the rest of today.....but would close tomorrow. How considerate of them!
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 03-06-2015 00:01
on 03-06-2015 00:07
on 03-06-2015 00:07
That piece of steel should be straight...
on 03-06-2015 00:09
on 03-06-2015 00:19
on 03-06-2015 00:19
I wont go on them now. My lads went on all the big ones in Florida. Universal Studios Duelling Dragons made me feel physically ill watching them on that. It just seems there is a competition going in all the parks to get the biggest/highest/ fastest one ready to open for the season....Obviously cutting corners
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 03-06-2015 00:21
on 03-06-2015 00:25
on 03-06-2015 00:25
TBH...I don't think places like Disney and Universal cut any corners at all. I watched a documentary about 'thrill rides'....and their testing and maintenance schedule was above reproach...
Veritas Numquam Perit