Joe Pugh, 18, a student at Huddersfield University, and his girlfriend Leah Washington were among the victims. Joe Pugh has received his final settlement from the theme park while his girlfriend will have to wait until next year for her compensation. A carriage containing 16 passengers crashed into an empty train that had stopped midway around the 14-loop ride. 20:48 GMT 24 Oct 2021. Air ambulances landing now, people still stuck.. "In the meantime, interim payments and other support have been provided to aid Vickys rehabilitation.". She captioned apicture of the pair: ''Can't believe my best friend asked me to marry him on Friday. Ian Crabbe, Alton Towers divisional director, said in a statement: May I first say that my colleagues and I are devastated by what has happened here today, and our only priority at this time is to work with the emergency services to get the 16 people affected off the ride safely, and most importantly those who are injured are being cared for. The accident occurred just after 2pm and the evacuation of the ride was completed at 6.35pm, according to an Alton Towers spokeswoman. Richardson said the first responders appeared to be more concerned with clearing people away from the ride than reaching the injured passengers. Four people suffered serious leg injuries and were left suspended eight metres off the ground for several hours after a collision between two carriages on a rollercoaster at Alton Towers amusement park. 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. Joe, who broke both kneecaps and had his little finger snapped off by The Smiler ride accident , has received an estimated 100,000 pay-off, while Leah Washington, whose left leg was badly crushed and amputated above the knee, should receive more than 2 million. Leah, who is facing fresh surgery on her leg in September, said: "They said it would take up to three years, so were still waiting to hear. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? There were found to be no technical or mechanical problems with the ride itself.. Four people were seriously hurt after two carriages on the Smiler rollercoaster collided at the theme park yesterday. I kept saying to Dino, Its over, I cant believe its all over.. The Alton Towers spokeswoman said a full investigation would take place into the accident. 'The problem was that the head-wind which that train could not overcome. I was told the average life expectancy of someone with an amputation. ', Fleet of buses enters Mariupol to evacuate citizens, Aftermath: These are the damaged Smiler carriages, which show how the ride buckled with the force of the collision, Shocking past: The major crash on the Smiler in June 2015 (pictured) in which five people were seriously injured, Rescue: The victims were stuck for up to four hours, some were left unconscious by the crash and lost significant amounts of blood. Do you know this baby? It faces a multi-million pound fine and potentially millions more in compensation claims from the victims following a Health and Safety Executive prosecution. My life as a wife and mum will be so different now. Witnesses describe passengers screaming for help from carriage suspended in mid-air after collision on theme parks Smiler attraction. A court hearing in April this year was told Merlin had conducted an internal investigation following the incident, which established that a worker manually 'overrode' the ride's governing computer system. Vicky was one of 16 injured when the Smiler ride hit an empty carriage on the tracks in June 2015. Its nothing like that. does not see the point in being angry about what happened. Leah Washington and Joe Pugh, who were in the front row, are circled, 'We will not give up. When the wedding was put off last year, the couplestarted trying for a baby, andthree months after coming off the pill they conceived. Alton Towers amputee Vicky Balch has married her fiance in an 'emotional' ceremony six years after she lost her leg in a horrific accident on the theme park's Smiler ride. I wanted to take her mind away from the case and put it in a nice place wedding prep and marriage. 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Stock in the FTSE-100 firm dropped 3.46% to 444.3p a share after opening this morning at 462.6p a share. Human error caused the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash in June that seriously injured five people, the Staffordshire theme park has said. Miss Balch has said she does not see the point in being angry about what happened. "The claimants' lawyer has confirmed to us that this is a purely procedural filing to preserve their clients' rights in relation to the standard three-year limitation period, and that certain claims are not yet ready for settlement due to their complex nature.". The comments below have been moderated in advance. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Brave Leah Washington, 19, was among 16 hurt when their carriage ploughed into another broken down on the 18million Smiler ride. 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The Smiler reopened in March this year with 'improved safety measures' but student Miss Balch said she hoped the ride would 'be destroyed'. Smiler crash victim Joe Pugh and girlfriend Leah Washington, who had her leg amputated, tweeted their "disgust". Leahs mum Louise says: We cant afford the legs. 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. The website reads: Not for the faint-hearted, this new ride at Alton Towers features a series of twisted psychological effects including optical illusions, blinding lights and near misses designed to mess with your mind.. Leah was on a date with boyfriend Joe Pugh, 18, when the accident happened. Leah Washington (left) and Vicky Balch were both badly injured on the ride. Read about our approach to external linking. Speaking about her teaching assistant apprenticeship, she told MailOnline: "I'm on my feet a lot, bending down. The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers. Leah Washington and Joe Pugh were both teenagers riding the Smiler when it crashed in 2015. Lawyer Paul Paxton said: "Our clients suffered life-changing injuries as a result of the accident. People just standing around in bewilderment really.. "The claimants' lawyer has confirmed to us that this is a purely procedural filing to preserve their clients' rights in relation to the standard three-year limitation period, and that certain claims are not yet ready for settlement due to their complex nature.". An investigation found an engineer had wrongly restarted the Smiler ride while a stationary carriage was on the track in front of it. Some people said they had experienced problems on the ride just hours before the crash. They described the aftermath as being like something out of a "horror movie. But we support each other. A spokesperson for Alton Towers said: "From the outset we have sought to provide assistance and support to those that were injured and their families. In November 2013, guide wheels fell off the ride and hit four people in the front carriage, once again forcing it to close. A woman who lost her leg in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers has received a multi-million pound payout four years on. Merlin Entertainments said the ride would reopen next year after being closed since the crash in June. As of 1:30 p.m., all . I'm so happy and excited for the rest of our lives together,' she told the Mirrorat the time. 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. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. The Recorder of Stafford, Judge Michael Chambers QC, is set to hear evidence of the HSE's investigation into the crash, and mitigation from Merlin, before passing sentence. 2023 BBC. Judge Michael Chambers QC said the crash on the 18m attraction was a "catastrophic failure and a "needless and avoidable accident in which those who were injured were lucky not to be killed.". Alton Towers owner, Merlin Entertainments, saw its share price plunge when it emerged the Smiler had been involved in a collision. She continued: When I said Id accept, it was such a massive weight lifted. The pair tied the knot in front of 50 guests and Vicky's father walked her down the aisle. 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.. LOUDON COUNTY, Va. (7News) A Loudoun County road is closed Thursday to repair a traffic signal pole following an overnight crash. The four most seriously injured were rescued first. The payout is earmarked for a lifetime of physio, treatment and prosthetics. Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Smiler crash, a rollercoaster collision which rocked the UK back in 2015. 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. Tom Whelton, who was on the Smiler hours before the crash, said his carriage got stuck on the rollercoasters first hill. But the company has been criticised for putting profits over people and keeping the ride open even in the face of the appalling injuries sustained on it. But that money doesnt go to the victims so Leah and Joe have been mounting a substantial compensation claim. The Smiler rollercoaster has been closed since June last year after a crash injured 16 people. 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'You're not on your own up there': Mother's heartbreaking Fighting for life: Distraught mother shares harrowing Court shown horrifying moment The Smiler crashed in worst rollercoaster disaster for years, Impact of packed ride smashing into an empty carriageequivalent to 'a family car of 1.5 tons having collided at about 90mph', Victims were 'suspended (in mid air) for several hours'and suffered 'very significant blood loss' leading to loss of limbs. Stock in the FTSE-100 firm dropped 3.46% to 444.3p a share after opening this morning at 462.6p a share. When the Smiler reopens, it will include new safety measures including additional CCTV cameras and an enhanced safety process requiring a senior member of staff to authorise the manual overrides that caused the Smiler crash. 2023 BBC. "I come home from work and all I want to do is get in bed. The court was told the victims of the Smiler crash were held at a 'very difficult angle' as the two trains on the ride 'meshed together'. 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 sent a test car down behind us anyway, which I thought was a bit strange, but I guess thats just procedure for them to do that, he said. 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. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? It added that Alton Towers had introduced a number of new safety measures across all its multi-car rollercoasters since the accident. 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He said settlements relied on receiving certain information from claimants, and Merlin had "provided appropriate support including interim payments while the assessments continue". She said she is now having to opt for a "less demanding" career. Alton Towers Smiler crash Thrill-seekers left with devastating injuries All 16 people were eventually freed from the carriage. 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. She has described the "stressful and depressing" journey to get compensation but is now focusing on planning her wedding. Its all to go on treatment. I still dont really understand.". Leah Washington said:Merlin have looked after me and my family so well! The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Leah Washington and Joe Pugh were both teenagers riding the Smiler when it crashed in. It was really stressful and depressing. Giving an example of the idiosyncratic approach, Mr Thorogood said one engineer who worked on the Smiler that day told investigators after the crash that he had 'assumed' the rollercoaster had been fitted with a type of safety trip-switch present on at least one other park ride, when in fact it had not. Theme park owner Merlin admitted breaching the Health and Safety Act and was fined 5m in September 2016. Lawyer Paul Paxton said: "Our clients suffered life-changing injuries as a result of the accident. "Regrettably, where such serious injuries are sustained, it can take many years before the extent of losses can be established.". Vicky later gave birth to the couple's first child Venanzio back in Marchthrough an emergency C-Section. Merlin said it was "on standby to conclude settlement discussions on the outstanding claims as soon as they are ready". But Leah, from Barnsley, South Yorks., says she is still waiting for final damages to be paid out. 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. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. Mr Antrobus turned to confer with Mr Varney before replying: 'No. Miss Balch, of Leyland, Lancashire, and Miss Washington, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, needed partial leg amputations after the crash. Alton Towers Smiler crash victims Vicky Balch and Leah Washington sue theme park owners for millions of pounds. "I still dont think Ive fully come to terms with everything that's happened. "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.". The documentary also features 57-year-old security worker Ivan Martin who battled to receive compensation from West Midlands Police for twice being wrongly arrested. 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. ', 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. Passengers had to be cut free from wreckage and airlifted to hospital after carriage carrying 16 passengers collided with empty one I want lots of candles and fairylights.. Alton Towers, in Staffordshire, which is owned by Merlin Entertainments, was fined 5million over the Smiler crash in 2015. 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