The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released pictures of the wrecked carriages from the Smiler crash.
In a statement, HSE said Merlin had "failed in its legal duty to protect people" on the ride.
Passengers had their legs crushed in the crash. Credit: Health and Safety ExecutiveThe damaged carriage where passengers were sitting. Credit: Health and Safety ExecutiveThe Smiler ride was closed following the crash, but reopened in March, eight months after the crash. Credit: Health and Safety Executive
