What injuries did Leah Washington have?

Washington, who was 17 at the time of the crash, had to have her leg amputated above the knee, and Pugh, then 18, also sustained serious injuries, including two shattered kneecaps.

How did Vicky Balch lose her leg?

Vicky Balch was 19 years old when an accident at Alton Towers theme park resulted in her having to have a through knee leg amputation. At the time of the accident, Vicky was a young girl enjoying life.

Is Leah Washington married?

Alton Towers crash amputee Leah Washington has revealed she is engaged to boyfriend Joe Pugh. Taking to Instagram on Monday morning, Leah shared the happy news with her 25,900 followers.

Is Leah Washington still with Joe?

The couple announced their engagement last month and talked about the devastating aftermath following the smash on The Smiler which left Leah, 24, waking up “finding most of my left leg missing” and Joe, 25, with shattered kneecaps and two broken fingers.

How old is Vicky Balch?

The 26-year-old beautician, from Preston, Lancashire, married Dino Manciocchi, 27, in her hometown on Saturday in front of their friends and family, and the couple’s seven-month-old son Venanzio.

How did Milly pickles get electrocuted?

Milly Pickles was a lacrosse-loving university student living in Bournemouth, UK, when an accident in 2017 left her fighting for her life. An electrical shock traveled up her right leg and out through her left foot, mercifully missing her spine but causing life-changing injuries.

How much do Alton Towers make a day?

This means it makes an average of £464,000 a day – though this will be higher during the summer months. The two days that the park has closed so far will therefore have cost it close to £1million in lost fees.

How much is the owner of Alton Towers worth?

Alton Towers’ owner is being bought for £6 billion by the family behind Lego – in a deal that will land its boss £31m. Merlin Entertainments, which also owns Madame Tussauds, is being sold to a group led by Kirkbi, the investment vehicle of the Danish Kirk Kristiansen family that founded Lego in 1934.

What happened Leah Washington?

A couple seriously injured in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers have announced their engagement. Leah Washington and Joe Pugh were both teenagers riding the Smiler when it crashed in 2015. Leah’s leg was later amputated and Joe had shattered knees.