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

Nearby locations were 'temporarily emptied whilst the cause of the alarm was investigated' as a precaution. Alton Towers clarified that smoke seen in any social media video is actually a special effect which creates 'the illusion of smoke.' The shop and ride have since re-opened as normal.

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).

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

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Alton Towers has confirmed that no fire occurred on one of its most popular rollercoasters - after the ride was evacuated. Thrill-seekers had to leave The Wicker Man queue after the smoke alarm sounded this afternoon (September 24).

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.

A smoke detector in a retail shop next to the ride was activated this morning meaning everyone within the nearby vicinity, including those queuing for the ride, were told to evacuate the area.

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