A theme park has closed its new £18m rollercoaster after several of its wheels fell off and hit guests on the ride.
The 14-loop Smiler attraction at Alton Towers was being pulled up an incline when a number of the small, plastic guide wheels came loose.
The wheels, which are used to keep the chain inside the chain guard, were caught by safety netting but some were flicked up on to the ride, hitting those sat in the front seats.
A spokesman for the Staffordshire theme park confirmed two guests were attended to by staff but did not need to leave the park.
"As you would expect ... all of the rides and attractions are expected to meet extremely high standards, technologically, mechanically and in terms of the end experience," the spokesman said.
"A full investigation is now on-going to determine when the ride can re-open."
It is the second time since its opening on May 31 that The Smiler has been closed because of falling parts.
It was shut for five days in July when a small piece of track came off, leaving dozens of people stuck on the ride.
The latest closure was met with disappointment on Twitter by people visiting the park on the last day of the half term holidays.
Craig Campbell wrote: "What an absolute joke! Smiler is shut again! Only came back because it was shut the last time. Alton Towers get it together."
Sophie Bucky added: "The Smiler is closed all day. So annoyed."
The spokesman for Alton Towers said the park was "very sorry for any disappointment" caused by the temporary closure but added: "The health and safety of all of our visitors is our absolute priority."
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