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Rollercoaster crash victim 'angry' with Alton Towers

The boyfriend of a teenager who had her leg amputated after The Smiler ride crash said Alton Towers should have known there was something wrong with the ride.

Joe Pugh, who was on the rollercoaster with his girlfriend, Leah Washington, at Alton Towers, was giving his views nearly two weeks after the crash that left his knees shattered.

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Four rides closed after new safety protocols issued

The company which runs Alton Towers has closed another two rides after issuing new safety regulations, bringing the total number of closed roller coaster to four across three parks.

The Rattlesnake is one of the rides closed after new safety protocols were issued by Merlin Entertainment. Credit: Matt Dickens/PA Archive/Press Association Images
  • The Smiler (Alton Towers)
  • Saw (Thorpe Park)
  • Dragon’s Fury (Chessington World of Adventures)
  • Rattlesnake (Chessington World of Adventures)

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