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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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Injured Alton Towers teen 'faces months of rehabilitation'

A 17-year-old girl faces months of rehabilitation after losing her left leg above the knee in The Smiler crash at Alton Towers.

Leah Washington and boyfriend Joe Pugh were among the 16 injured in the crash at the theme park, which reopened today.

Alton Towers has today said it accepts full responsibility for last Tuesday's crash and that all those injured will receive compensation.

ITV News Ben Chapman reports:

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