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Alton Towers' new ride Toxicator had to shut on its opening day when a pipe burst and brown liquid leaked out.
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 17 Mar 2025
Alton Towers' new ride Toxicator had to shut on its opening day when a pipe burst and brown liquid leaked out.
Park staff were inundated by frustrated riders, who took to social media about the problem at the Staffordshire park, on Saturday. One man said afterwards it was a "nightmare day" which left his son "so disappointed".
The theme park said rides were suspended for about two hours after the pipe burst, which bosses said was "unrelated to the new ride".
"Due to an unexpected burst pipe near the ride, Toxicator briefly paused operation whilst our teams swiftly dealt with the issue," a spokesperson said.
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