Smiler shut down

Alton Towers has had to shut down "The Smiler" due to a wheel falling off and hitting a guest. This has caused bruising to the guest. Alton Towers workers said that further investigation will be made to whether the ride can re-open.The person who was injured was looked at by park staff and was not badly hurt and did not need to go to hospital.The ride was shut for four days back in July after a piece fell off the track, it also closed again in August due to a technical fault.

A spokeswoman  had said "All of our rides and attractions are expected to meet extremely high standards."We are sorry for any disappointment the ride's temporary closure caused our visitors but the health and safety of all of our visitors is our absolute priority,".