29 years ago, Alton dam failed, leading to extensive flooding
Wednesday marks 29 years since the Meadow Pond Dam in Alton failed, nearly washing away an entire neighborhood.
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New Toxicator ride at Alton Towers closes on opening day after pipe bursts
A spokesperson for Alton Towers said the incident was “unrelated to the new ride” and confirmed that operations were suspended for about two hours. “Due to an unexpected burst pipe near the ride, ...