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,

Alton Towers’ latest attraction, Toxicator, was forced to close on its opening day after a burst pipe caused a leak of brown liquid. Visitors at the Staffordshire theme park have expressed frustration at the ride’s closure with one calling it a “nightmare day” which left his son “so disappointed”.

Alton Towers' latest attraction, Toxicator, was forced to close on its opening day after a burst pipe caused a leak of brown liquid.

Riders faced delays getting onto the Toxicator on its opening day at Alton Towers on Saturday Alton Towers' new ride Toxicator had to shut on its opening day when a pipe burst and brown liquid leaked out.