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

Alton Towers thrill-seekers have been forced to evacuate amid reports of a fire on one of its most popular rollercoasters. Photos from the scene show smoke pouring from The Wicker Man ride at the theme park this afternoon (September 24).

Riders at the popular attraction were left stunned by the evacuation, which they believe was triggered by a fire alarm.

Alton Towers' The Wicker Man rollercoaster was evacuated following reports that a fire alarm was triggered at the North Staffordshire theme park this afternoon

A popular ride at Alton Towers has sparked chaos once again with a second evacuation in just three days. Smoke can be seen pouring from The Wicker Man ride at the Stoke-on-Trent amusement park this afternoon,

A popular Alton Towers ride sparked chaos when it had to be evacuated. Smoke could be seen coming from the Wicker Man ride at the theme park this afternoon, Tuesday, September 24. It was the second evacuation in just three days.

Alton Towers visitors were stopped from getting on one of its most popular rollercoasters on Tuesday. Riders at the Staffordshire attraction were left frustrated when staff members evacuated the queue for the Wicker Man ride to investigate a fire alarm.

Alton Towers thrill-seekers have been evacuated from the Wicker Man rollercoaster as they were rushed off the ride