Alton Towers' Wicker Man rollercoaster evacuated as thrill-seekers rushed off popular ride

Riders at Alton Towers have been blocked from getting on a rollercoaster following an incident at the park. Visitors explained that a fire alarm went off which sparked the chaos

Theme park visitors have been evacuated from a popular rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

Riders at the popular attraction were left stunned by the evacuation, which they believe was triggered by a fire alarm. Shocking footage that has been shared on social media has shown the ride as it bellowed a loud alarm.

One person wrote on social media: "Wicker Man at Alton Towers being evacuated due to a fire alarm."

Another commented: "You can’t make this up, the fire alarm has triggered again."

If you are at Alton Towers and have been affected by the incident, contact us at webnews@mirror.co.uk.

The Mirror has contacted the park for comment.

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