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Balch, who also lost a leg in the incident, has previously said she wanted the ride to shut for good. The University of Nottingham students made the outfits for a bar crawl and posed in them for a student news site. Footage of the Smiler rollercoaster seconds after the crash. "I come home from work and all I want to do is get in bed. Sixteen people were injured when their carriage collided with an empty one on a low section of the ride, which can reach speeds of up to 50mph. The women are suing Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd for negligence and or breach of statutory duty. 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Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd, which owns and operates the Alton Towers theme park, previously admitted a breach of health and safety rules over the incident. People ask if Im happy with it and its difficult to answer. 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Both have been undergoing rehabilitation for their injuries. She received thousands of likes and wrote: "So this happened yesterday I SAID YES. The Smiler ride itself, it was concluded, was 'well-designed' as were the computer and 'sophisticated' control systems, while the operator of the ride had followed safe working practices. Alton Towers Smiler crash Thrill-seekers left with devastating injuries All 16 people were eventually freed from the carriage. "Whilst money cannot make up for what they have endured over the past three years, financial security can at least help the victims to lead a full and active life. ', 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. share price plunge when it emerged the Smiler had been involved in a collision. "However I am extremely pleased that this settlement will provide financial security for her to help her live the rest of her life to the full and maximise her potential. Theres ups and downs in any relationship and this makes ours a bit more complicated. She told ITV: Id like it to be, but I know thats not realistic because it was a big attraction for the company. Four ambulances and four air ambulances attended the scene among 40 emergency vehicles in total after receiving a 999 call at 2.09pm. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Blood everywhere. No one from Alton Towers has resigned as a result of The Smiler disaster, the court heard. 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. They described the aftermath as being like something out of a "horror movie. The 24-year-old was told about the pay-out last week when Merlin, owners of the Staffordshire theme park, agreed to settle her claim. 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.". Leah Washington and Joe Pugh were both teenagers riding the Smiler when it crashed in. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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The photos were taken by a reporter from student news site The Tab during a bar crawl called the "7 Legged" on Monday night. Leah, 17 had just left school and had only been going out with Joe, 18, for four days when they had a day out at the Staffordshire theme park two years ago. Engineers then overrode a fault which had been detected by the computer system andsent the ride crashing into an empty carriage with the force of a '90mph car crash'. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. There has been a series of incidents on the ride since it opened in May 2013. 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. The students have apologised for causing any offence, Joe Pugh (second from right) and his girlfriend Leah Washington (second from left) have both tweeted about the fancy dress outfits, Leah Washington, whose leg was amputated, tweeted at the same time as her boyfriend Joe Pugh, The students wore homemade rollercoaster seats strapped to their backs, Alton Towers operator Merlin was fined 5m, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, Walkie Talkie architect Rafael Violy dies aged 78, Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over. Lawyer Paul Paxton said: "Our clients suffered life-changing injuries as a result of the accident. Then we were queueing up for another rollercoaster and an air ambulance flew over and news started filtering through and all the Alton Towers staff were evacuating the area.. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Leah was on a date with boyfriend Joe Pugh, 18, when the accident happened, The teen's left leg was so badly crushed doctors amputated it below the knee, Those on the ride suffered injuries all over their bodies - here a badly cut finger is stitched up, A bloodied finger is pictured here as victims suffered horrific injuries in the crash, Leah's leg was left badly crushed and doctors were forced to amputate below the knee, Leah was speaking to Channel 5's documentary Where Theres Blame, Theres a Claim, Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd, which owns Alton Towers, reopened the Smiler rollercoaster after several months despite the horrific incident, Brave Leah said: 'I didnt think it would be as hard as it is. Leah Washington (left) and Vicky Balch were both badly injured on the ride. Where There's Blame There's A Claim features Leah Washington and Joe Pugh, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The gorgeous bride married the love of her life Di Two teenagers involved in the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash were on their first official date, it emerged today. I have to be careful with the money, I have to plan how much I need to keep away for later life and care.. Joe Pugh, 18, also from Barnsley and Daniel Thorpe, 28, from Buxton, Derbyshire, also suffered serious leg injuries, along with 49-year-old Chandaben Chauhan. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The Alton Towers spokeswoman said a full investigation would take place into the accident. The University of Nottingham said it had "liaised closely" with the students' union since it became aware of the conduct of those attending the event. Two women who lost legs after a crash on a ride at Alton Towers are suing the park's owners, their lawyers have said. What science tells us about the afterlife. 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.
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