Rush Opens

After being closed for a period of over 6 weeks, today Thorpe Park opened Rush once again to the public. The ride remained closed under investigation and repair after a large part of the ride itself fell onto the swing whilst in motion. Although no guests were injured, Thorpe Park immediately ceased operation of the ride and put it under investigation, issuing a statement that "guest safety is our priority concern".

Now almost a month and half later, the ride is now back in operation. The ride has received platforms at the top of each swing, where the part fell, so it can be inspected more regularly to try and avoid the issue again. S&S, the ride manufacture visited the park to oversee and approve the modifications. The ride is operating at half capacity at this time, only the swing that received the impact of the part is running. It is unknown why.

Colossus remains closed after an apparent incident involving falling items from the ride. The area is now receiving modifications, such as nets added around the ride. Nets are being added under the Cobra Roll, first drop, corkscrew, and any part of the ride that pass over a path, to protect guests from possible falling objects. Nemesis Inferno has similar nets under its loop and corkscrews. New signs have also appeared in the queue-line reminding guests that "Cameras and other loose items are forbidden whilst riding Colossus, if you're caught you will be ejected from the park".

Also this week sees some minor improvements around the park, such as the return of the Stealth smoke, and Nemesis Inferno geysers. Whilst two effects have been repaired, many still remain broken, such as the Tidal Wave leaking tower, X Misters, and the Tidal Flame ball, which was removed after the installation of Stealth. It's unknown whether Thorpe Park have any plans to re-instate these effects to improve guest experience. This week also sees the introduction of Fastrack on Rumbas Rapids, which is now part of the new Hydra ticket, which also includes Loggers Leap and Tidal Wave. Images of this weeks update may be found below

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Rush Part Falls

Today THORPE PARK have announced their S&S Screaming Swing, Rush will remain closed after a part fell from the 70ft ride during operation. It happened Tuesday whilst the ride was full of guests, but fortunately no one was hurt. A THORPE PARK spokesman said "All guests safely disembarked. We are investigating.�

A ride spectator caught the incident on his mobile phone, which clearly shows a large curved piece of metal fall from the top of the ride. It hit off one of the swings, and hit into the fence causing it to crack, where it finally came to rest on the paths in between Rush and Zodiac.

Incidents such as this at THORPE PARK are rare, rides go through tough and regular maintenance to combat such incidents as this. THORPE PARK also emphasize numerous times to secure loose belongings, so mobile phones and cameras aren't of risk of falling to. Slammer also remains unavailable at this time.

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