Alton Towers Unveils Virtual Reality Rollercoaster

Alton Towers is opening a new rollercoaster where passengers wear virtual reality headsets - its first major addition since a crash that left 16 people injured. The Staffordshire theme park claims Galactica will be a "complete game changer" for rollercoasters as it combines a physical ride with virtual reality. Riders will wear a virtual reality headset creating the illusion they are flying through space, with the movements on-screen coinciding with those on the 840-metre long track.