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'Human error' caused Alton Towers crash, say theme park owners

The crash on the The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers in which five people including Barnsley teenagers Leah Washington and Joe Pugh were seriously injured was caused by "human error", the theme park's owner Merlin Entertainments has said.

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Alton Towers victim: 'It still hasn't sunk in'

A teenager from Barnsley who lost her leg after the rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers has told ITV News she was afraid she was going to die.

Leah Washington has described how paramedics worked desperately to save her life, after the "Smiler" ride crashed at the themepark in June. The 18-year-old was so badly injured doctors said she almost died twice.

Leah speaks here about her ordeal and how she's trying to rebuild her life.

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