19: Smiler
Nov 22, 2017•20 min
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Episode description
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.
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Episode Gold Producer: 'r'.
Episode Silver Producers: Chris Stone and Eivind Hjertnes.
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 Patreon
Episode Gold Producer: 'r'.
Episode Silver Producers: Chris Stone and Eivind Hjertnes.
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