Summary
In 2015, a serious crash occurred on the Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers, leaving Leah Washington-Pugh and Joe Pugh with severe injuries. Leah lost her left leg above the knee, and Joe had shattered kneecaps and lost some fingers. The operator, Merlin, was fined £5 million, and the couple, now married, has been focusing on recovery since the incident.
Key Facts
- Leah Washington-Pugh lost her left leg due to the rollercoaster crash.
- Joe Pugh suffered shattered kneecaps and lost several fingers in the accident.
- The crash happened on June 2, 2015, at Alton Towers in Staffordshire.
- Sixteen people were injured in total, including two with leg amputations.
- Merlin, the operator of Alton Towers, was fined £5 million for safety breaches.
- Leah spent five days in intensive care after the accident.
- Emergency services played a crucial role in saving Leah's life on the crash day.
- The couple has since married and continues to support each other in recovery.
