Human error blamed for smiler rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers

The crash on The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers that seriously injured five people was caused by human error, an investigation has found.

Human error blamed for smiler rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers
Tue, 24 Nov, 2015 - 14:13

The crash on The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers that seriously injured five people was caused by human error, an investigation has found.

Owner Merlin Entertainments said the ride will reopen next year.

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