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,

The brown sludge that flooded the entrance to the new Toxicator ride at Alton Towers was jokingly referred to as a "toxic incident" after it needed to shut down due to a burst pipe