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", BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress. Lawyer Paul Paxton said: "Our clients suffered life-changing injuries as a result of the accident. "I come home from work and all I want to do is get in bed. The Staffordshire theme park owner has already admitted breaching the Health and Safety Act, and was fined 5m in September 2016. 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The accident in June 2015 was put down to human error and Alton Towers owner Merlin Attractions was fined 5million for health and safety breaches. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Washington has said she feared she would die in the moments after the crash when she looked down and saw metal bars protruding into her legs. Two women who lost legs after a crash on a ride at Alton Towers are suing the park's owners, their lawyers have said. Others hurt included Vicky Balch, 20, from Lancashire, who had six rounds of surgery in a bid to save her leg before needing an amputation. 20:48 GMT 24 Oct 2021. Joe tells the documentary: I could just see blood, bone and flesh splattered on the carriage in front., Leah says: I remember saying to you Will you hold my hand and you said I cant my fingers hanging off.. The gorgeous bride married the love of her life Di #notgood! What science tells us about the afterlife. This is the horrifying moment The Smiler crashed at Alton Towers leaving 16 injured including two young women who later had legs amputated in the worst British rollercoaster crash for. Theme park owner Merlin admitted breaching the Health and Safety Act and was fined 5m in September 2016. But we support each other. 'I had no idea he was going to propose and couldn't believe it when he asked me. What science tells us about the afterlife. Lawyers said Meera Chauhan, 52, and her daughter Vanisha Singh, 33, from Walsall, who were also injured in the crash, were preparing their own legal battle. People ask if Im happy with it and its difficult to answer. Chandaben Chauhan (right) suffered internal injuries after being on a girls day out with her two daughters, one of whom accompanied her to court today, Entourage: The large legal team representing Alton Towers' owners Merlin file into Stafford Crown Court this morning. The owner of Alton Towers is facing a multimillion-pound fine after it admitted breaking health and safety laws over the rollercoaster crash that seriously injured five passengers. We went halfway across the park and then we heard a big bang. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Leah Washington (left) and Vicky Balch were both badly injured on the ride. Alton Towers owner, Merlin Entertainments, saw its share price plunge when it emerged the Smiler had been involved in a collision. People hear Ive got money and think it must be like winning the lottery. The pair announced their engagement two years ago onInstagram. Leah Washington and Joe Pugh were both teenagers riding the Smiler when it crashed in. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Credit: ITV News Central. Alton Towers Smiler crash Thrill-seekers left with devastating injuries All 16 people were eventually freed from the carriage. ', Arriving at court: Leah Washington, 18, left with boyfriend Joe Pugh, who broke his legs, and Vicky Balch, 20, right with her mother, were both forced to undergo leg amputations when Smiler crashed, and were at Stafford Crown Court today, Dreadful:Vickie Balch (pictured) was among 16 people injured in June last year - Merlin, which runs Alton Towers, are being sentenced for health and safety breaches, Upsetting: The moments after Smiler crashed last year - leaving the injured dangling in mid air. But Leah, from Barnsley, South Yorks., says she is still waiting for final damages to be paid out. Judge Michael Chambers QC described the accident as a "catastrophic failure" and said it was entirely avoidable. Victoria Balch is learning to walk again, using a prosthetic A woman who required a leg amputation following a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers theme park has described the operation as a. 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'There was nobody, no individual who had to sign off and take responsibility for that event. #altontowers For saying it's only technical issues, this is the third air ambulance to land.. Oh dear Alton Towers. Richardson said the first responders appeared to be more concerned with clearing people away from the ride than reaching the injured passengers. The crash on the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers that seriously injured five people was caused by human error, the theme park's owner has said. However, he added that although there had been 'a number of human errors', the 'fault here is with the employers', and not individuals. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? Vicky Balch, 23, and Leah Washington, 20, were in the front seats of the. In its investigation, the safety watchdog found that a 'near-gale' may have been to blame for the empty carriage failing to clear the Cobra Loop in the first place, following an early problem with one of the ride's lifts. 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Miss Balch has said she does not see the point in being angry about what happened. Sixteen people had to be rescued after it broke down during a press launch in its opening month. The victims screamed for help as they were left suspended in mid-air on the ride, which can reach speeds of up to 50mph, for several hours. There were 'near gale' wind speeds of 46mph on day of crash - but Smiler should not run at more than 34mph. The prosecution went on to say that none of the four engineers involved in working on the Smiler 'had the full picture or understanding of conditions on the ride'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. What science tells us about the afterlife. "The university expects to receive a full report from the SU on the conduct of the event on 17 October and the future of the event itself.". By Artificial limbs can cost 80,000 each and need replacing every few years. Footage of the Smiler rollercoaster seconds after the crash. Experts reckon the final figure could run into millions. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Opening the case, barrister Bernard Thorogood said the kinetic energy involved in the crash on June 2 2015 was equivalent to 'a family car of 1.5 tons having collided at about 90mph'. Nicholas Varney, 53, chief executive of Merlin Entertainments, and Alton Towers divisional director Ian Crabbe attended court. View our online Press Pack. Brave Leah Washington, 19, was among 16 hurt when their carriage ploughed into another broken down on the 18million Smiler ride. Dino, a pizza company owner, had laid rose petals and heart shaped balloons on the bed before popping the question. Victims who lost limbs, broke bones and suffered internal injuries in the disaster relieved their ordeal as they faced the theme park's bosses at Stafford Crown Court today. Staff - under pressure to keep the ride in almost constant use and offered bonuses to keep it running - had not even read the manual for the 18million rollercoaster. It is located in the X-Sector area of the park. A court saw CCTV footage today for the. Evidence: Vicky Balch and other victims lost significant amounts of blood - and she had to have her right leg amputated. My life as a wife and mum will be so different now. ", Joe wrote on his Instagram page "What a great end to a long weekend in Venice SHE SAID YES". With 14 inversions, The Smiler holds the world record for most inversions on a roller coaster. None of the rollercoaster's four key engineers 'had the full picture or understanding of conditions on the ride' - and may not have all read the instruction manual. In an interview in August, Washington described the blur of waking up in hospital and being told her left leg had been amputated and that it still had not sunk in. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. It really was shocking. Everything has to be planned out. Leah Washington and her boyfriend Joe Pugh on The Smiler. Im always aching.". Joe Pugh, from Barnsley in South Yorkshire tweeted: "How awful and disrespectful can people get? Vicky and Dino, who got engaged in December 2018 after a year of dating, had originally planned to tie the knot inFlorence in September last year, however they had to put their nuptials on hold following the ongoing pandemic. "From the outset we have engaged fully at all times to resolve all the claims as quickly as possible. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Each of the top of the range legs with a microprocessor knee joint can cost up to 80,000 and last about eight years. They described the aftermath as being like something out of a "horror movie. Prosecutors revealed the weather should have shut down the ride and engineers were ill-equipped to deal with the aftermath. "Its design was based on a traditional concept that has existed for several years and no reference was made to the Smiler by the students involved. No one from Alton Towers has resigned as a result of The Smiler disaster, the court heard. In July 2013, 48 people were evacuated after witnesses saw a metal bar break away from the ride before landing near them, exposing a gap in the track and forcing another shutdown. A Merlin spokesman said: "From the outset we have admitted liability and have engaged fully at all times to achieve settlement for all the claimants as quickly as possible. 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Brave Leah Washington, 19, was But that money doesnt go to the victims so Leah and Joe have been mounting a substantial compensation claim. Alton Towers' owner, Merlin Entertainments, saw its share price plunge when it emerged the Smiler had been involved in a collision. 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Mr Thorogood added: 'The subsequent collision was plain to see to some in the train, and I refer to those in the front row's statements, where they speak of their disbelief and horror as they saw ahead up the track the train into which there were going to dive. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Speaking about her teaching assistant apprenticeship, she told MailOnline: "I'm on my feet a lot, bending down. There were found to be no technical or mechanical problems with the ride itself.. Alton Towers operator Merlin was fined 5m after admitting . At least 16 were injured and five people were seriously hurt when it smashed into a broken down carriage after a series of blunders. The court also heard engineers should have seen the empty carriage which was visible on CCTV cameras covering the track. Alton Towers owner Merlin Entertainments said: "We are pleased to have reached a settlement with Vicky and we wish her the very best for her wedding. They are my everything.'. She told the Sunday Mirror: 'It will be very emotional and there will be lots of tears. 'A number of errors were made. Four ambulances and four air ambulances attended the scene among 40 emergency vehicles in total after receiving a 999 call at 2.09pm. Leah showed off her engagement ring in a photo from Venice on her Instagram page. A couple seriously injured in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers have announced their engagement. He added that there were 'various states of knowledge' of the fault alarm systems on the ride. does not see the point in being angry about what happened. But Leah added: "Its not going to bring back my leg, its not going to bring back the life I had before. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "Vickys determination, courage and excellent approach to the tough challenges she has faced since the accident has been inspiring, she has a fantastic nature and with her forthcoming wedding is proof that life goes on after serious injury.. ASHBURN, Va. (7News) A tractor-trailer carrying 8,000 gallons of fuel overturned on Route 7 in Loudoun County early Wednesday morning, causing significant traffic delays. CCTV shows horrific moment Alton Towers ride carriages smash into each other 'like 90mph car crash', Alton Towers Smiler crash victims pay tribute to Drayton Manor schoolgirl, Watch: Delighted passengers queue to go on The Smiler as it reopens, BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt halts show to warn Lenny Henry 'you shouldn't say that', Charlie was hosting BBC Breakfast on Thursday - but warned Lenny: "You really shouldn't say that. Something went wrong, please try again later. Alton Towers Smiler crash victims Vicky Balch and Leah Washington sue theme park owners for millions of pounds. Ive got my wedding dress. Leah Washington (left) and Vicky Balch were both badly injured on the ride. does not see the point in being angry about what happened. The defendant is ultimately responsible for these errors though they were made by individuals.'. "I still dont think Ive fully come to terms with everything that's happened. Alton Towers operator Merlin has been fined 5m for the crash on the Smiler rollercoaster. The mother-of-one said she was 'emotional' on the lead up to the big day and 'wouldn't change' anything about her life because she wouldn't have her beloved husband or their son, who is also known as Vinnie. He added that he had read all the victim impact statements. One had then overridden a computer system 'block-stop' which they believed had halted the ride in error, sending a full 16-seater rollercoaster car around the track and into the empty carriage. pic.twitter.com/6torYa0DzW. Alton Towers Smiler crash victims pay tribute to Drayton Manor schoolgirl; Joe tells the documentary: "I could just see blood, bone . I didnt think it would be as hard as it is. The four most seriously injured were rescued first. "Regrettably, where such serious injuries are sustained, it can take many years before the extent of losses can be established.". We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I had to face that this was going to be something I was going to have to live with for the rest of my life. The victims of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash have been pictured together for the first time since the horrific incident. Beautician Vicky Balch was one of 16 people injured when an empty. Vicky Balch, 23, and Leah Washington, 20, were in the front seats of the Smiler ride which rammed into a stationary carriage in June 2015. She told ITV: Id like it to be, but I know thats not realistic because it was a big attraction for the company. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Vicky later gave birth to the couple's first child Venanzio back in Marchthrough an emergency C-Section. Tom Whelton, who was on the Smiler hours before the crash, said his carriage got stuck on the rollercoasters first hill. She sometimes says thanks when I dont even notice Ive done anything extra. Vicky had to answer distressing questions such as how many children she hoped to have and how the injury would affect her life as part of the process. Leah Washington, 19, from Barnsley, lost her leg along with another young passenger in the disaster. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. @altontowers not what I expected to see today.. 2 carriage crashed into each other on the Smiler!!! We will wait for the recommendations and full findings based on the ongoing investigation these will be critical in ensuring that lessons are learned., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Ben Richardson, who posted pictures on Twitter of the crashed rollercoaster, told the BBC the collision sounded like car crash it was very full on. Four of those rescued had significant lower-limb injuries that were not life threatening and were treated at the scene by trauma doctors, after what was described as the most serious accident at Alton Towers since the popular theme park opened in 1980. I kept saying to Dino, Its over, I cant believe its all over.. Something went wrong, please try again later. The grainy CCTV clip shows the ride smashing into an empty carriage with the same forceas a 90mph car crash. Interim payments have since been paid to cover Leah's medical and physio bills to date, but the full compensation figure is still being assessed. Its affected literally every aspect of my life. Vicky said: I dont think Im ever going to get real closure. The men and women, some of whom could have been killed, faced the theme park's bosses who were told they could face a 10million fine - plus compensation to its victims - for the disaster on June 2, 2015. Box 7200, Leesburg, VA 20177 The Smiler ride at Alton Towers Read More Related Articles. Read about our approach to external linking. Anna Wiseman, Senior Associate at Stewarts who represented Vicky Balch in the legal claim said: No amount of money will ever be able to replace what Vicky has lost. Indicating a guilty plea to breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act, Merlin's barrister told the previous hearing that the company accepted additional measures could have been taken to guard against safety risks. 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Leah Washington, 18, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and Vicky Balch, 20, from Leyland, Lancashire, were both forced to undergo leg amputations as a result of the horror crash. The University of Nottingham students made the outfits for a bar crawl and posed in them for a student news site. A couple seriously injured in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers have announced their engagement. Danny Simm, a radio presenter on 96.5 Bolton FM who appears to have been at the amusement park, tweeted: People unconscious, knocked out.

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