EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Smiler Disaster

from The Bourne Investigation · host Charley Bourne

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.

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