Anna Wiseman, Senior Associate at Stewarts who represented Vicky Balch in the legal claim said: No amount of money will ever be able to replace what Vicky has lost. A VICTIM of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash told how she's living in agony and has been left constantly aching two years on from losing a leg in the smash. None of the rollercoaster's four key engineers 'had the full picture or understanding of conditions on the ride' - and may not have all read the instruction manual. Ian Crabbe, Alton Towers divisional director, said in a statement: May I first say that my colleagues and I are devastated by what has happened here today, and our only priority at this time is to work with the emergency services to get the 16 people affected off the ride safely, and most importantly those who are injured are being cared for. Prosecutors revealed the weather should have shut down the ride and engineers were ill-equipped to deal with the aftermath. Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? as being like something out of a "horror movie. We went halfway across the park and then we heard a big bang. ITV Dancing On Ice judge Christopher announced Jayne is out of surgery - and it was a success. But Leah, from Barnsley, South Yorks., says she is still waiting for final damages to be paid out. Four of those rescued had significant lower-limb injuries that were not life threatening and were treated at the scene by trauma doctors, after what was described as the most serious accident at Alton Towers since the popular theme park opened in 1980. An Alton Towers spokesman confirmed a decision had been taken to keep the park closed, and said that guests with pre-booked tickets and those arriving at the theme park would have the choice of a . She doesnt deserve this and we dont want to go through life watching her struggle., Legal expert Deborah Saini comments: There were failings on the part of Alton Towers and that means they can claim compensation. Me, Dinos mum and my best friends ended up crying. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. However, he added that although there had been 'a number of human errors', the 'fault here is with the employers', and not individuals. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. What science tells us about the afterlife. She continued: When I said Id accept, it was such a massive weight lifted. Jamie Bamber plays Archie Hughes in Beyond Paradise on BBC One. I had to think about the help Id need, even at the end of my life. But the company has been criticised for putting profits over people and keeping the ride open even in the face of the appalling injuries sustained on it. Collision course: Swinging into the picture moments before impact on the left, the Smiler packed with people circled in blue on the right plummets towards the empty carriage circled in red, Carnage: The two trucks collide like a 90mph car crash and they became meshed together, crushing the people in the front row - two of whom later had legs amputated, Blunder: This footage seconds before the crash shows how the ride was stopped but then set off again when an engineer ignored a warning on the ride's computer system, Scale model: The Health and Safety Executive were able to plot the speed and power of the impact in Britain's worst rollercoaster crash for years. 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. In a change of heart, the pair decided to rearrange their nuptials and planned their special day in Britain at the Bartle Hall Hotel near their home in Preston. It added that Alton Towers had introduced a number of new safety measures across all its multi-car rollercoasters since the accident. The Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers. They sent a test car down behind us anyway, which I thought was a bit strange, but I guess thats just procedure for them to do that, he said. "Regrettably, where such serious injuries are sustained, it can take many years before the extent of losses can be established.". does not see the point in being angry about what happened. She told ITV: Id like it to be, but I know thats not realistic because it was a big attraction for the company. By 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. Vicky said: I dont think Im ever going to get real closure. They could each receive "well in excess of 2m" in compensation if the High Court claim is successful. No amount will give me my leg back or the life I would have had.. Read about our approach to external linking. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. An independent investigation by the Health and Safety Executive into the accident is continuing. A couple seriously injured in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers have announced their engagement. Nicholas Varney, 53, chief executive of Merlin Entertainments, and Alton Towers divisional director Ian Crabbe attended court. However, he added that there was 'absolutely no evidence of a task analysis-based approach for engineering work, in particular in dealing with ride faults'. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Stock in the FTSE-100 firm dropped 3.46% to 444.3p a share after opening this morning at 462.6p a share. Both have been undergoing rehabilitation for their injuries. A woman who lost her leg in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers has received a multi-million pound payout four years on. Miss Balch, of Leyland, Lancashire, and Miss Washington, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, needed partial leg amputations after the crash. ASHBURN, Va. (7News) A tractor-trailer carrying 8,000 gallons of fuel overturned on Route 7 in Loudoun County early Wednesday morning, causing significant traffic delays. Leahs blood pressure plunged so low it was unrecordable and she nearly died. Ive got my wedding dress. Experts reckon the final figure could run into millions. I wanted to take her mind away from the case and put it in a nice place wedding prep and marriage. Everything has to be planned out. It has taken full responsibility for the incident and continues to co-operate with the ongoing Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation. The carriages collided so hard the two became meshed together, crushing the limbs of people in the front row and sending the ride swinging back-and-forth like a pendulum. Beautician Vicky Balch was one of 16 people injured when an empty carriage was stranded on the track of ride Smiler back in June 2015. 'The problem was that the head-wind which that train could not overcome. Vicky Balch, then 19, and Leah Washington, then 17, were. What science tells us about the afterlife. Sixteen people were injured in the crash in June 2015, including Ms Washington and Vicky Balch, who both needed leg amputations. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The Smiler rollercoaster has been closed since June last year after a crash injured 16 people. Im slowly getting that back, but life is never going to be the same as it used to be.. Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Smiler crash, a rollercoaster collision which rocked the UK back in 2015. Workers at Italian shipyard believe mystery $700M vessel under extreme privacy measures has 'ties to the Russian leader' after European authorities raced to seize other ships owned by oligarchs in his inner circle. ITV Dancing On Ice's Christopher Dean issues Jayne Torvill health announcement. Two women who lost legs after a crash on a ride at Alton Towers are suing the park's owners, their lawyers have said. Mr Thorogood said: 'One first empty train was sent to establish the lift was operating normally but, unknown to those present, this train failed to clear the loop - with which this case is unfortunately and sadly concerned. 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.". He said a test carriage had been sent around the 14-loop ride, but had failed - known as 'valley-ing' - in the bottom-most part of the Cobra Roll area of the ride, unseen by ride staff. Alton Towers operator Merlin was fined 5m after admitting . She was sat in the front carriage when the crash happened and was rushed in to surgery where doctors had to amputate her right leg. Leah and Vicky Balch, of Leyland, Lancashire, who also lost a leg as a result of the crash, later announced they were suing Merlin for negligence and or breach of statutory duty. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? The grainy CCTV clip shows the ride smashing into an empty carriage with the same forceas a 90mph car crash. He said settlements relied on receiving certain information from claimants, and Merlin had "provided appropriate support including interim payments while the assessments continue". He added that he had read all the victim impact statements. Ben Richardson, who posted pictures on Twitter of the crashed rollercoaster, told the BBC the collision sounded like car crash it was very full on. The victims of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash have been pictured together for the first time since the horrific incident. 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There has been a series of incidents on the ride since it opened in May 2013. Read about our approach to external linking. "Those individuals who have not yet settled their claims have received significant interim payments. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He said there appeared to have been problems with the ride on Tuesday morning. as being like something out of a "horror movie. 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There were found to be no technical or mechanical problems with the ride itself.. Lawyers for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have said the 1.1-kilometre Smiler, which opened in 2013, never had 'a proper settled system' for staff to follow when carriages stopped on-track. It is located in the X-Sector area of the park. 'You're not on your own up there': Mother's heartbreaking Fighting for life: Distraught mother shares harrowing Court shown horrifying moment The Smiler crashed in worst rollercoaster disaster for years, Impact of packed ride smashing into an empty carriageequivalent to 'a family car of 1.5 tons having collided at about 90mph', Victims were 'suspended (in mid air) for several hours'and suffered 'very significant blood loss' leading to loss of limbs. 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.. "The university expects to receive a full report from the SU on the conduct of the event on 17 October and the future of the event itself.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Victims who lost limbs, broke bones and suffered internal injuries in the disaster relieved their ordeal as they faced the theme park's bosses at Stafford Crown Court today. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. As of 1:30 p.m., all . What normal 24-year-old has to think about any of that? Vicky later gave birth to the couple's first child Venanzio back in Marchthrough an emergency C-Section. Vicky and Dino, who got engaged in December 2018 after a year of dating, had originally planned to tie the knot inFlorence in September last year, however they had to put their nuptials on hold following the ongoing pandemic. Passengers were left trapped more than 20 feet from the ground at an angle of about 45 degrees before they were eventually freed by emergency workers and stretchered away. A couple seriously injured in a rollercoaster crash at Alton Towers have announced their engagement. Stock in the FTSE-100 firm dropped 3.46% to 444.3p a share. The Alton Towers spokeswoman said a full investigation would take place into the accident. Air ambulances landing now, people still stuck.. Miss Balch, of Leyland, Lancashire, and Miss Washington, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, needed partial leg amputations after the crash. ", Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61. Do you know this baby? 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