Episode
The Smiler Disaster
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- The Bourne Investigation
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- Apr 17, 2026
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- 1885
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Summary
It’s supposed to be a place of thrills, laughter, and unforgettable memories. But in summer 2015, an afternoon at Alton Towers, turned into a living nightmare. One rollercoaster - The Smiler - came to a catastrophic halt and what followed was one of the most serious roller coaster accidents in UK history.