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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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Teen injured in Alton Towers crash has leg amputated

Leah Washington

Leah Washington, who was seriously injured in the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash, has had her left leg amputated above the knee, the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has confirmed.

Joe Pugh, who was also injured, is in a serious condition and has suffered two broken knees and extensive hand injuries, the Trust said.

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