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Episode Synopsis
In 2015 at Alton Towers in the UK, The Smiler Rollercoaster experienced a major incident leading to severe injuries for multiple riders. We look at how pressure to get the ride running again and mis-communication defeated the system designed to protect the riders.With John Chidgey.Links of potential interest:
Alton Towers
The Smiler
How Alton Towers Smiler Crash Unfolded
Alton Towers Smiler Crash Footage Released
Alton Towers Smiler Ride Reopens
Support Causality on PatreonEpisode Gold Producer:
'r'.Episode Silver Producers:
Chris Stone and Eivind Hjertnes.
Alton Towers
The Smiler
How Alton Towers Smiler Crash Unfolded
Alton Towers Smiler Crash Footage Released
Alton Towers Smiler Ride Reopens
Support Causality on PatreonEpisode Gold Producer:
'r'.Episode Silver Producers:
Chris Stone and Eivind Hjertnes.
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