Four People ‘Seriously Injured’ After Rollercoaster Collision At Alton Towers

Four people have been seriously injured in a rollercoaster collision at Alton Towers in Staffordshire. According to reports, it is believed four teenagers have suffered severe leg injuries after two carriages crashed into each other on the Smiler ride on Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen people occupied one carriage, while the colliding carrier was empty. The crash victims were trapped 25 feet in the air at a 45 degree angle. According to Sky News, The Smiler rollercoaster had broken down earlier that morning, but had resumed action just before noon.

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The incident happened at roughly 2pm, with staff evacuating the area while an air ambulance landed in the area to bring those trapped to hospital. In a statement released by West Midlands Ambulance Service, staff confirmed they received a call from the theme part at 2.09pm, reporting that a carriage of The Smiler crashed into a stationary carriage. Four ambulances, an air ambulance with a trauma doctor on board, two doctors and several senior paramedics have been sent to the scene.