The Smiler (roller coaster)

The Smiler is a steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Manufactured by Gerstlauer, it features 14 inversions and holds the world record for most inversions on a roller coaster. The Smiler has suffered a series of setbacks and ride incidents, however, including one that occurred during a press preview event which delayed the official opening date to 31 May 2013. Following an accident on 2 June 2015 that seriously injured five riders, an investigation by the HSE was initiated and the ride was closed indefinitely; subsequent announcements indicated it would reopen sometime in 2016.